Grapes: 90 % Sangiovese, 10 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Characteristics: A rather fresh appearance to this wine's colour. The nose has the same character, bright and fresh, with a light cherry aroma. The palate has a leaner character than I was perhaps expecting , although the fruit profile is as expected and it certainly has a rather appealing grippy structure beneath it all. Overall an attractive wine with a very fresh, composed substance.
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
Alcoholic content: 13.00 %
yr. 2012 Doctorwine:
90 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2012 on 03.11.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
"100% Sangiovese grapes. Matures for 2 years in various kinds of barrels. Deep ruby. Sour cherries, violets and blackcurrants dominate on the nose. Delicious juicy, full, mineral flavor: very quaffable."
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2014 on 03.01.2020 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Luca Gardini:
86 of 100 Points.
"Luca Gardini" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2014 on 01.04.2020 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 The Wine Front:
93 of 100 Points.
"The Wine Front" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2013 on 25.03.2020 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Falstaff Magazin:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2011 on 30.11.2020 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2013 on 31.08.2020 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2013 on 11.01.2020 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2012 on 31.10.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2012 on 09.01.2015 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2011 on 15.10.2014 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
90 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2011 on 01.09.2014 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
89 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2010 on 01.09.2014 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2010 on 15.10.2013 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Huon Hooke:
84 of 100 Points.
"Huon Hooke" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2008 on 04.06.2013 with 84 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2010 on 10.01.2013 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Doctorwine:
90 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2012 on 03.11.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
"100% Sangiovese grapes. Matures for 2 years in various kinds of barrels. Deep ruby. Sour cherries, violets and blackcurrants dominate on the nose. Delicious juicy, full, mineral flavor: very quaffable."
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2014 on 03.01.2018 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Luca Gardini:
86 of 100 Points.
"Luca Gardini" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2014 on 01.04.2017 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 The Wine Front:
93 of 100 Points.
"The Wine Front" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2013 on 25.03.2017 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Falstaff Magazin:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2011 on 30.11.2016 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2013 on 31.08.2016 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2013 on 11.01.2016 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2012 on 31.10.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2012 on 09.01.2015 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2011 on 15.10.2014 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
90 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2011 on 01.09.2014 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
89 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2010 on 01.09.2014 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2010 on 15.10.2013 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Huon Hooke:
84 of 100 Points.
"Huon Hooke" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2008 on 04.06.2013 with 84 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy" the vintage 2010 on 10.01.2013 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
93 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2018 on 01.04.2021 with 93 of 100 points.
"Prugne nere, foglie di tè bagnato, cumino e sandalo sono i sentori principali che descrivono l'anima principale di questo giovane Chianti Classico complesso e dalle sfumature orientali. Corpo pieno, estratto e poi addomesticato mostra un profilo voluminoso che ricorda i vini strutturati progettati per l'invecchiamento. Meglio dal 2023."
yr. 2017 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2017 on 01.11.2020 with 92 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes, tiefes Rubin. Intensive und dichte Nase, zeigt zunächst Noten nach Gewürznelke und schwarzer Trüffel, dann viel Brombeere und Schwarzkirsche. Herzhaft und zupackend am Gaumen, zeigt viel Power, öffnet sich mit griffigem, herzhaftem Tannin, satter Druck, braucht noch etwas Reife."
yr. 1989 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
95 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 1989 on 01.07.2020 with 95 of 100 points.
"Un vino distintivo con note floreali e terziarie. Mi piace il richiamo ai fiori rossi appassiti e la presenza di foglia di tè nero e tabacco sbriciolato. Corpo medio, tannini rigidi e ancora vibranti ed un finale dalla buona freschezza e sapidità. Delizioso ora fino al 2024 ed oltre."
yr. 2017 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
93 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2017 on 01.02.2020 with 93 of 100 points.
"Profondo e vivo nel colore vivace mostra sentori di prugne nere, more, incenso e liquirizia dolce. Una sottile presenza del carattere riduttivo domina lo sfondo e dona complessità. Corpo pieno, tannini definiti di egregia maturazione ed un finale che rimane solido e compatto durante tutta la progressione. Delizioso ora ma meglio dal 2021."
yr. 2016 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
95 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2016 on 01.01.2020 with 95 of 100 points.
"Sentori di amarene sotto spirito, lamponi e mandorla tritata. Corpo pieno, tannino morbido e fuso nel vino e finale uniderezionale, verticale e molto lungo. Sottile la presenza del carattere di vaniglia dopo tasting. Biologico certificato. Meglio nel 2021 quando il legno sarà completamente integrato. Gran vino."
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2016 on 01.11.2020 with 93 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes, intensives Rubin. Kompakte und ansprechende Nase mit viel reifer Brombeere, dunkler Kirsche und etwas Zwetschke. Im Ansatz viel präsente Frucht, öffnet sich mit kernigem, dichtem Tannin das sich in Schichten aufbaut, saftig und mit schönem Trinkfluss."
yr. 2015 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2015 on 01.03.2020 with 90 of 100 points.
"Kirschwasser und Himbeergeist mit einem parfümierten Unterton. Dichter Gaumen, straffes Tannin, merklicher Alkohol, die Adstringenz wird vom Alkohol verstärkt, Schwarzkirschfrucht im Abgang."
yr. 2014 Falstaff:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2014 on 01.11.2017 with 91 of 100 points.
"Helleuchtendes, sattes Rubinrot mit leicht aufhellenden Rändern. In der Nase frische Kirschfrucht, etwas Cassis, leicht würzig. Salzig am Gaumen mit griffigen Tanninen, saftig, zum Schluß etwas weitmaschig, guter Trinkfluss."
yr. 2011 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2011 on 01.11.2016 with 90 of 100 points.
"Konzentrierten Purismus könnte man nennen, wenn sich Winzer-Expertise und ein heißer Sommer vertragen. Ätherische Kontur und robuste Gerbstoffe nebst mineralischer Säure verschlanken seine Fülle. Stoffige Eleganz, jetzt à point."
yr. 2006 Tom Cannavan:
91 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2009 with 91 of 100 points.
"(2009) 100% Sangiovese, 12 months in French oak - no new barrels. Very ripe, bloody nose, with full fruit and sense of gamy, fleshy quality. Very good fruit quality, with tight, slightly leathery quality that is very typical, and a tight, sinewy cherry and blackcurrant gloss. Very svelte tannins, lots of freshening acidity, beautiful balance. Will age."
yr. 2004 Falstaff:
88 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2004 on 01.03.2007 with 88 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes, sattes Rubin; eröffnet in der Nase mit feinen, reifen Kirschnoten, etwas Veilchen, klar gezeichnet; zeigt sich am Gaumen mit betont frischer Frucht, nach knackigen Kirschen, auch da sehr klar, feinkörniges Tannin, im Finale etwas unruhig."
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2017 on 01.11.2020 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2017 on 01.10.2020 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2016 on 01.10.2020 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 The Wine Front:
94 of 100 Points.
"The Wine Front" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2015 on 01.11.2018 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2015 on 01.10.2018 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2014 on 01.10.2017 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Jeannie Cho Lee:
89 of 100 Points.
"Jeannie Cho Lee" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2011 on 01.07.2017 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Vinum Wine Magazine:
15 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2013 on 01.03.2017 with 15 of 20 points.
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2009 with 91 of 100 points.
"Soft, supple and inviting, this is a beautifully executed Chianti Classico that puts as much emphasis on the quality of aromas as it does on the feel the wine imparts in the mouth. It's polished and plush with lingering notes of red fruit, spice and blue flowers."
yr. 2001 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2005 with 90 of 100 points.
"Begins with a blast of bright cherry fruit, backed by subtle leather and tobacco aromas, before subsiding into a creamy mouthful of cherries and vanila. A slight herbal note adds complexity. Finish is rich and filled with supple tannins."
yr. 2012 VertdeVin:
90 of 100 Points.
"VertdeVin" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2012 with 90 of 100 points.
"The nose is elegant and subtle. It reveals notes of red fruit and leather combined with touches of cassis, dried blackberry and touches of cherry and tobacco. The palate is fresh, fruity, precise and offers a nice acidity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of raspberry, blackberry and strawberry associated with a few notes of aromatic herbs as well as small oaky and spicy notes on the finish. Good length."
yr. 2011 Vinum Wine Magazine:
15 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG" the vintage 2011 with 15 of 20 points.
"in der Nase dunkle Beeren, dazu Kräuter und Bitterschokolade. Kernig im Ansatz, robuste Tannine, sehr lecker und saftig, solides Finale. Biowein, der 18 Monate in kleinem Holz reift."
