Fontodi
Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione Chianti Classico
4.8
Expert Rating
4.3
Most Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Fontodi's Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione Chianti Classico is an intense, aromatic and complex red wine. Produced in the heart of Tuscany, this wine is made from a blend of Sangiovese and Colorino grapes grown on the estate's historic Sorbo vineyard. Rich and concentrated, the wine displays aromas of ripe cherry and blackberry, with hints of licorice, tobacco and leather. On the palate, it is full-bodied and velvety smooth, with an elegant balance of ripe fruit, minerals and spices. With its layered complexity and long finish, this is a stunning expression of the Chianti Classico terroir.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione Chianti Classico offers a complex, yet balanced bouquet of aromas and flavors.On the nose, you'll find notes of ripe cherry, blackberry, cigar box, tobacco leaf, and a hint of baking spice. On the palate, this wine is medium-bodied and velvety, with a dense core of black fruit and a lengthy, savory finish. The tannins are firm, but well integrated, giving the wine a firm structure and excellent aging potential. Overall, this is a well-structured and refined Chianti Classico that will continue to evolve for years to come.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
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Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sangiovese
ORIGINS
Winery: Fontodi
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
4.3
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