Producer Notes
Nestled in the hills of the historic Chianti Classico region in Tuscany, Fontodi was rescued from disrepair in 1968 by the Manetti family who still own and manage the estate today. The main grape variety used in all production is the indigenous Italian, Sangiovese, which brings a lot of freshness and vibrancy to the wines whilst fellow black grapes Canaiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon are used in the blending to add fruit flavour and depth. The vineyard and winery have been following sustainable practices for decades with full Organic Certification officially approved in recent years. Fontodi is a very highly regarded estate for their consistent quality across the board, from the basic level Chianti to the Chianti Classico Riserva. There is great value to be found across the spectrum here in approachable, youthful styles as well as age-worthy, single vineyard expressions.
Vintage Notes
2004 was an excellent vintage in Tuscany
Other wines from Fontodi
2001 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana: £160
2004 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana: £170
2007 Chianti Classico Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione: £77
2008 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana: £160
2009 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana: £120
2010 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana: £165
2011 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana: £94
2011 Chianti Classico Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione: £72
2013 Chianti Classico: £38
2013 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana: £175
2013 Chianti Classico Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione: £67
2014 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana: £105
2014 Chianti Classico Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione: £68
2015 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana: £190
2016 Flaccianello della Pieve Toscana: £245
2016 Chianti Classico Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione: £94
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