Fontodi Chianti Classico Vigna del Sorbo Reserva 2019
81.90€ (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Azienda Agricola Fontodi
Chianti Classico Riserva
Other vintages: 2020
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
This iconic wine has all new energy, as it is now part of an exciting set of potential Gran Selezione wines made at Fontodi. Two new portfolio additions (Pastrolo from cool climate Lamole and Terrazze San Leonlino from Panzano) help to give greater context to the organic 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo. This wine of course benefits from many years of experience, and the Vigna del Sorbo identity is well established. But soil geeks will absolutely enjoy comparing Vigna del Sorbo from schistous galestro soils to the limestone alternative found in Terrazze San Leonlino. I tend to lean toward Vigna del Sorbo thanks to those etched mineral notes of pencil shaving and iron ore that I find so appealing. Those dusty notes are amply rounded off by sweet cherry fruit, plum and spice. Rising alcohol can be a problem in sun-drenched Panzano, and the winey team is leaving taller growth on the vines in the summer to cast shade and taking other active measures to combat this issue.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
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Size
Appellation
Alcohol
14.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 24 months in new French oak barrels.
Description
Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo is a treasure that holds the Chianti Classico DOCG designation, one of the highest distinctions in the region. The wine is made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes, which guarantees its authenticity and distinctive character. These grapes are grown in the Vigna del Sorbo, a vineyard with a south-west exposure and vines that have an average age of 55 years. The planting density varies between 3,500 and 6,000 vines per hectare, and the pruning system used is Guyot.
Winemaking
Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration for 3 weeks is carried out in stainless steel tanks. Subsequently, the wine is racked into French oak barrels and foudres where it ages for 24 months, giving it an unparalleled complexity and structure. The average production of this wine is 25,000 bottles per year.
Taste
Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo has a beautiful garnet ruby colour, high robe, with light rim. Its body is dense, reflecting its alcohol content of 15 degrees. On the nose, a blend of ripe red and black fruits is perceived. The French oak contributes smoothness and very pleasant vanilla and smoky aromas, with hints of cream cheese, lactic and light floral notes. In the mouth it is sweet, ample and very well structured.
Shipping to Peninsular Spain
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