Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
yr. 2010 Doctorwine:
93 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo, Chianti Classico Gran Selzione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 09.04.2014 with 93 of 100 points.
"Some wines are so outstanding that even if they did not win a prize they would win us over with their personality. This has a bright, concentrated ruby color without any excesses. It has an exceptionally balanced bouquet with classic fruity scents, various types of cherry, but also fresh notes and some blackberry that heats up the ambiance, followed by a fresh, slightly balsamic streak between mint and dark flowers. The youthful mouthfeel is excellent thanks to its tannins, great balance and consistency, a perfect combination of boldness and elegance. The finish inspired great emotion."
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo, Chianti Classico Gran Selzione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2014 on 03.01.2018 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Luca Gardini:
94 of 100 Points.
"Luca Gardini" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo, Chianti Classico Gran Selzione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2013 on 01.04.2017 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Falstaff Magazin:
94 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo, Chianti Classico Gran Selzione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2013 on 10.02.2017 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo, Chianti Classico Gran Selzione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2013 on 03.01.2017 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo, Chianti Classico Gran Selzione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2013 on 31.08.2016 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Falstaff Magazin:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo, Chianti Classico Gran Selzione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 12.02.2016 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo, Chianti Classico Gran Selzione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 31.10.2015 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Falstaff Magazin:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo, Chianti Classico Gran Selzione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 13.02.2015 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo, Chianti Classico Gran Selzione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 09.01.2015 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo, Chianti Classico Gran Selzione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 07.01.2015 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Spectator:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo, Chianti Classico Gran Selzione DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 15.10.2014 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2017 on 01.02.2021 with 95 of 100 points.
"Sattes, tiefgründiges Rubin. Satte und fleischige Nase, duftet nach Brombeere und reifer Zwetschke, im Hintergrund etwas Zimt. Fleischig und zupackend auch am Gaumen, viel dunkle Beerenfrucht, öffnet sich mit präsentem, dichtem Tannin, im Finale noch ein wenig harsch."
yr. 2016 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
97 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2016 on 01.10.2020 with 97 of 100 points.
"I sentori di amarene, prugne nere e cioccolato fondente si fondono egregiamente in questa Gran Selezione di egregia luminosità . In sottofondo le nuance di caramello impostano la delicata dolcezza del profilo secondario. Corpo pieno, tannini levigati di trama fine ed un finale profondo ricco ed intenso. Mi piace l'energia e la tensione. Meglio nel 2022."
yr. 2015 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
96 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2015 on 01.10.2020 with 96 of 100 points.
"La classe prende forma nel calice in una ricca qualità sensoriale figlia dell'incrocio del profilo floreale e di quello fruttato. La lavanda si unisce ai fiori di magnolia ed insieme incontrano il gelso, i lamponi, le prugne nere e la liquirizia bagnata ed il cedro. Corpo pieno, tannini di qualità eccelsa che in modo morbido e perfettamente maturo accarezzano il palato ed un finale amabile e preciso che dal centro palato in poi fonde la natura orizzontale a quella verticale. Bevi ora o invecchia."
yr. 1999 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
94 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 1999 on 01.07.2020 with 94 of 100 points.
"Ricco e succoso al naso mostra note di prugne rosse, ribes e buccia arsa. Corpo pieno, tannini maturi e ben polimerizzati ed un finale solido e compatto. Delizioso ora fino al 2023 ed oltre."
yr. 2017 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
95 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2017 on 01.05.2020 with 95 of 100 points.
"Iconico nel calice si erge nell'alternanza fruttata di colore misto che richiama la presenza di prugne nere, more, fogliè di tè, incenso ed asfalto caldo. Il sottofondo di indubbia qualità cela la precisione mediterranea della maggiorana e del timo selvatico. Corpo pieno, solido e denso nella matrice resta vibrante e concentrato durante tutta la progressione che porta ad un finale verticale di lunga persistenza. Meglio dal 2022."
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
97 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2016 on 01.02.2020 with 97 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes Rubin mit dunklem Kern. Tiefgründige, dunkle Nase mit satten Noten nach Brombeere, Holunderbeere und Zwetschke, dazu etwas Tabak. Stoffig und dicht in Ansatz und Verlauf, viel Brombeerfrucht, öffnet sich dann mit dichtmaschigem Tannin, baut sich in vielen Schichten auf."
yr. 2015 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2015 on 01.02.2019 with 92 of 100 points.
"Glänzendes Rubin mit leichtem Violettschimmer. Dicht angelegte Nase mit Noten nach Zwetschken und Brombeeren, im Hintergrund leicht erdige Töne. Am Gaumen viel straffes, dichtes Tannin, dunkelbeerige Frucht, wirkt aber wie eingesperrt, im Nachhall leicht trocknend, hat wohl viel Potential, braucht noch lange Reife."
yr. 2013 Falstaff:
94 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2013 on 01.02.2017 with 94 of 100 points.
"Sattes, funkelndes Rubin mit leichtem Granatschimmer. Zeigt in der Nase zunächst leicht erdige Noten, nach Tabak, Unterholz, etwas Zedernnadeln, dann satt nach Brombeere, dunkler Kirsche, sehr einladend. Im Ansatz viel dunkle Beerenfrucht, öffnet sich mit griffigem, dichtmaschigem Tannin, sehr langer Nachhall, im Finale ein tolle Mischung aus Frucht und Gewürzen, satter Druck."
yr. 2012 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2012 on 01.02.2016 with 95 of 100 points.
"Sattes Rubin mit feinem Violettschimmer. Sehr klare und dichte Nase, Noten nach Brombeere, etwas Himbeere, viel dunkle Kirsche, spannend. Konzentriert und geradlinig in Ansatz und Verlauf, zeigt viel feinmaschiges, dichtes Tannin, spannt einen weiten Bogen, im Finale sehr langer Nachhall, salzig."
yr. 2011 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2011 on 01.02.2015 with 95 of 100 points.
"Tiefdunkles, sattes Rubin mit Violettschimmer. Intensive und dichte Nase, duftet nach Brombeeren, Tabak und Sandelholz, vielschichtig. Sehr dicht und stoffig am Gaumen, zeigt reife Frucht, startet dann mit dichtmaschigem Tannin mit geschmeidigem Kern durch, wie aus einem Strang geformt, sehr langer Nachhall."
yr. 2010 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2010 on 01.02.2014 with 93 of 100 points.
"Kraftvoll leuchtendes Rubin mit leichtem Violettschimmer. Verführerische, satte Nase, eröffnet mit Noten nach Brombeeren, etwas frische Zwetschgen, Kirschenkonfitüre, im Hintergrund nach dunklen Oliven. Am Gaumen herzhaft und satt, viel dichtmaschiges, wunderbar eingebundenes Tannin, geschmeidig und zugleich mit festem Kern, das Ganze ummantelt von reifer dunkler Beerenfrucht, sehr langer Nachhall und sehr klar."
yr. 2009 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2009 on 01.02.2013 with 93 of 100 points.
"Kraftvolles, sattes Rubin. Sehr dicht und fleischig in der Nase, eröffnet mit würzigen Noten, nach Nelken und Zimt, dann viel Brombeerfrucht, Zwetschgen, im Hintergrund leicht erdige Noten. Kraftvoller Auftakt am Gaumen, zeigt viel reife, präsente Frucht, nach Zwetschgen und Brombeeren, öffnet sich mit kraftvollem, kernigem Tannin, im Finale satter Druck und Tiefe."
yr. 2008 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2008 on 01.02.2012 with 93 of 100 points.
"Sattes, funkelndes Rubin. Dichte und kompakte Nase, eröffnet mit Noten nach Tabak, dann etwas dunkle Johannisbeere und Brombeere, im Hintergrund nach Kardamom. Offen und geschmeidig in Ansatz und Verlauf, zeigt viel reife Beerenfrucht, öffnet sich mit kernigem, zupackendem Tannin, im Finale herzhaft und fest."
yr. 2007 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2007 on 01.02.2011 with 93 of 100 points.
"Sattes, undurchdringliches Rubin mit Violett. Eröffnet in der Nase mit ausgeprägten Noten nach Sandelholz und Lakritze, dann viel Zwetschge. Stoffig und satt am Gaumen, baut sich in vielen kleinen Schichten auf, viel süßer Schmelz, sehr langer Nachhall."
yr. 2006 Falstaff:
94 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2010 with 94 of 100 points.
"Sattes Rubinviolett. Eindringliche Nase mit Noten nach dunklen Beerenfrüchten, viel Holunderbeere, dazu Noten von Tinte und Siegellack. Viel straffes, dichtmaschiges Tannin, zugleich auch saftige Fruchtnuancen, steht erst am Beginn seiner Entwicklung, sehr langer Nachhall. Bezug: Rieger, Salzburg; Superiore.de, Dresden;"
yr. 2004 Tom Cannavan:
95 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2009 with 95 of 100 points.
"(2009) Single vineyard wine, 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, all around 35-years-old. Very appealing fragrance, with a touch of smoky, gamy tobacco edge to concentrated dark berry fruits. The fruit on the palate is wonderfully buoyant and fresh, with a really bittersweet, racy plushness yet freshness. The smoky, exotic Sandalwood fills in on the finish. Needs time - 5 years or more- but absolutely glorious."
yr. 1999 Tom Cannavan:
94 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 1999 on 01.01.2009 with 94 of 100 points.
"(2009) A similar year to 2004. Has the edge of plush, gamy character with the cabernet component quite powerful, but the svelte black fruit and warming core of spice and tobacco comes through. On the palate that delicious juicy cherry and ripe blackcurrant depth and weight. A touch of black plum and Agen prune, in a bittersweet chocolaty finish. Lots of chocolate and sweet, plump fruit."
yr. 2000 Tom Cannavan:
93 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2000 on 01.01.2006 with 93 of 100 points.
"(2006) The illustrious house of Fontodi make this wine from 90 per cent Sangiovese with 10 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon, trodden by foot, followed by 18 months in Alliers oak. It retains a dark, crimson colour with pink on the rim, and has a very meaty, plummy, dark-fruit nose where smoky bacon hints and a real tightness of cherry fruit are underpinned by subtle background oak. On the palate this is all about liquorice and kirsch like concentration, with plenty of dry extract, a very solid black cherry core of fruit and more smoky, cedary oak adding a savoury dryness to the finish. This is deep, spicy and impressive in a big, modern style."
yr. 2001 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2001 on 01.12.2005 with 92 of 100 points.
"Sattes Rubinviolett; duftet intensiv nach dunkler Kirsche, Schlehen, Brombeeren, im Hintergrund leicht nach Vanille; sehr dicht im Ansatz, straff strukturiert, startet los wie eine Lokomotive, im hinteren Bereich dichtes Tannin."
yr. 2000 Falstaff:
89 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2000 on 01.01.2004 with 89 of 100 points.
"Sattes funkelndes Rubin; zu Beginn recht verhangen, rauchig-erdige Noten, braucht viel Belüftung, kommt dann mit sehr klar gezeichneter und intensiver Brombeerfrucht; am Gaumen schöne Kirschfrucht, baut sich schön auf, viel Pflaume, frisch, mit feinkörnigem Tannin."
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2017 on 01.12.2020 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Vinum Wine Magazine:
18 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2017 on 01.11.2020 with 18 of 20 points.
yr. 2018 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
96 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo" from the vintage 2018 on 01.09.2021 with 96 of 100 points.
"Maturo e concentrato nel profilo principale mostra note di prugne, ribes, more, susine, fiori di agapanto e petali di rosa. Le sfumature arancioni regalano piacevolezza e carattere alla matrice nel ricordo di cedro in pezzi e succo di mandarino. Corpo pieno, tannini morbidi ben maturi ed un finale scorrevole di media lunga persistenza. Meglio dal 2023."
