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Fontodi releases a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2020 at Panzano in Chianti, Sangiovese aged at least 30 months, with notes of red fruits and spices. Its main reservation: no distinction or guide is mentioned for this vintage.
Chianti Classico DOCG appellation, Panzano in Chianti zone and Sangiovese named; intense ruby red color and notes of red fruits, spices and balsamics, consistent.
No distinction or guide mentioned; the producer Fontodi is named, but without any attested reputation in a text.
At €70.82 (crossed-out price €82.24) for a Gran Selezione 2020 from Fontodi, the price remains consistent with this tier, without being a bargain.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated.
Fontodi named and located at Panzano in Chianti; fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 30 months specified.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine for a moment: a sun-drenched hillside, centuries-old vines and, at the heart of this landscape, a wine that whispers the history of Tuscany. This is what I invite you to discover with the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo from Fontodi, a pure and intense expression of its terroir.
This journey begins in Panzano in Chianti, within the Conca d'Oro, a natural amphitheater where the Fontodi estate cultivates its vines with a philosophy respectful of the land. Here, Sangiovese reigns supreme, the emblematic grape variety that makes up almost all of this cuvée. Tradition and innovation meet in every gesture, from vineyard to cellar, giving birth to wines of remarkable depth.
At first glance, this wine reveals an intense ruby red color, a promise of beautiful concentration. On the nose, you will be enveloped by an ample and complex bouquet: notes of black cherry and ripe plum intertwine with accents of sweet spices like vanilla and cinnamon, followed by deeper nuances of tobacco and leather. On the palate, the Vigna del Sorbo offers a solid structure and an elegant balance between lively acidity and perfectly integrated tannins. The taste is robust and persistent, recalling ripe fruits, licorice and a distinctive minerality that testifies to the limestone terroir of the Chianti hills. Its vinification, including fermentation in steel tanks and a long maceration, followed by aging of at least 30 months in oak barrels, gives it this aromatic complexity and exceptional persistence.
This Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is the ideal companion for moments of sharing. I recommend it with robust dishes from the Tuscan tradition: think of grilled red meats, simmered game or aged cheeses that will enhance its aromas. It is a wine that invites contemplation, to savor each sip and let it unfold in your glass. A true gem that will take you to the heart of authentic Tuscany.
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