A plummy Chianti Classico that also shows plenty of brambleberries and dark cherries. Chocolate and hazelnut undertones. Full-bodied with some good structure on the palate and a chewy finish. Drink now, but better from 2021.... Read More
This shows a creamy texture, with peach, apple and light grapefruit flavors. Well-knit and harmonious, with lingering fruit and bright acidity. Drink now. 66,000 cases made. -BS
Michaela Morris, Decanter: “Fontodi’s 2018 is one of the vintage’s denser annata. Besides lower rainfall in the area of Panzano, owner Giovanni Manetti also points to a sudden drop in nighttime... Read More
Michaela Morris, Decanter: “Fontodi’s 2018 is one of the vintage’s denser annata. Besides lower rainfall in the area of Panzano, owner Giovanni Manetti also points to a sudden drop in nighttime... Read More
Aromas of scorched soil, leather, rusty iron and dried botanical herb form the nose. Made with organically farmed Pinot Nero, the velvety, enveloping palate offers red berry, rhubarb, white pepper and rusty... Read More
Aromas of ripe dark-skinned berry, violet, underbrush and warm spice emerge in the glass, along with a whiff of camphor. Full bodied and enveloping, the structured palate delivers raspberry jam, dried black cherry, licorice and... Read More
This wine is made from mostly Sangiovese and the flavors are very typical of leather and tobacco give nuance to the cherry fruit. It’s fairly full for Chianti and has good acidity, making it an excellent wine to pair with... Read More
Ruby red with garnet hues. The wine expresses a distinctive Tuscan bouquet of violet, cherry, and plum, with aromas of chocolate and spice. Intense aromas of violet, blackberry, cherry, and ripe plum with intriguing notes of cinnamon... Read More
The careful choice of vineyard locations and the scrupulous grape selection during harvest made this wine perfect for a very long ageing in oak: 2 years in the classic "botti," large oak casks, followed by a further refinement... Read More
Dark-skinned fruit, toasted hazelnut, eucalyptus and underbrush aromas form the nose. The medium-bodied palate offers dried black cherry, dried botanical herb and ground clove alongside fine-grained tannins. Read More...
