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Fontodi signe un Chianti Classico 2021 en sangiovese, bio, primé par Gambero Rosso, Veronelli, Bibenda et plusieurs guides à 90, vendu 30,80 € au lieu de 35,70 €. La limite tient au millésime 2021 : les distinctions listées portent sur d'autres années, aucune n'est rattachée explicitement à cette bouteille.
Chianti Classico DOCG, zone Chianti Classico en Toscane, sangiovese : appellation et cépage nommés avec précision, robe rubino et fruits rouges cohérents.
Trois bicchieri, trois stelle Veronelli, quatre grappoli Bibenda, plus James Suckling, Robert Parker et Wine Spectator à 90 : distinctions nombreuses et nommées.
30,80 € au lieu de 35,70 € pour un Chianti Classico DOCG primé : prix cohérent avec l'appellation, sans être nettement en dessous de son rang.
Accords précis (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), profil frutti rossi, spezie, note floreali et service à 16-18°C : de quoi servir facilement.
Fontodi nommé et situé entre Greve et Panzano, bio mentionné, fermentation en acciaio, macerazione sur bucce et élevage minimum 12 mois : pratiques détaillées.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where the hills roll under the sun. It is there that I discovered this Chianti Classico from Fontodi, a wine that whispers the history of its land with every sip. It is not just a drink, but an invitation to a sensory journey, a true expression of the Tuscan art of living.
The Fontodi estate, nestled between Greve and Panzano, is a name you must remember if you love authentic Tuscany. Here, organic farming is not a trend, but a deeply rooted philosophy, respecting the natural cycle of the vine. This Chianti Classico is mainly made from Sangiovese, the king grape variety of the region, with a small share of other indigenous varieties that bring complexity and depth, revealing the richness of this very special terroir.
When you pour this wine, its intense red color catches the light, already promising a fine tasting. On the nose, I perceive a vibrant aromatic bouquet: notes of cherry and plum mingle with touches of aromatic herbs and a subtle scent of damp earth, as after a summer shower. On the palate, the balance is remarkable, with refreshing acidity and robust tannins, signs of a wine built to last. The flavors of red fruits blend with deeper accents of chocolate and tobacco, culminating in a persistent and most satisfying finish.
This Chianti Classico 2021 is an ideal companion for the generous flavors of Italian cuisine. I recommend it with grilled red meats, a good dish of pasta with slow-simmered ragù, or game with intense flavors. Do not hesitate to pair it with aged cheeses, where its tannins and acidity will balance the richness of the flavors. It is the kind of wine you open for a dinner among friends, an opportunity to share a moment of conviviality and let yourself be carried away by the very essence of Tuscany.
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