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2018 Chianti Classico, Fontodi
"A rockstar wine & a real standout in its peer group which is not that of all Chianti Classicos, but of the best wines in the entire appellation."
94 | Antonio Galloni
Fontodi is one of Chianti Classico's most impressive producers. Giovanni Manetti makes brilliant wines here at all levels, from their flagship Chianti Classico to the long-lived & intense Vigna del Sorbo from old vines, and the famous Flaccianello (100% Sangiovese).
2018 Chianti Classico, Fontodi
"The 2018 Chianti Classico Fontodi marries the natural concentration of Panzano with the greater vibrancy and energy that are such signatures here in recent years. Dark cherry, plum, graphite, leather, licorice and mocha build effortlessly in the glass. Deep and pliant, with superb integrity and purity, the 2018 is a Rockstar wine and a real standout in its peer group, which is not that of all Chianti Classicos, but of the best wines in the entire appellation."
| Vintage | Wine | Size | Cs | Bt | Price | Per | Actions | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Chianti Classico, Fontodi | 6x75cl | 4 | - | £105 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 94 AG |
"Giovanni Manetti’s 2018s are superb examples of the vintage. The wines are rich, but not at all heavy, and marked more by energy than volume." Antonio Galloni
About the Producer
The Fontodi estate is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region in Panzano, also famous for its prime beautiful south-facing amphitheatre of vines. Grapes ripen fully while the high elevations ensure cool nights, resulting in good acidity retention and lovely aromatics.
They are committed to certified organic viticulture, & moving towards biodynamics. In the cellar, they try to ensure the quality of fruit is preserved in the wine by using very low toast oak,
A leader in Chianti Classico, Manetti was recently re-elected to a second term as President of the Consorzio del Chianti Classico, championing the idea of "zonazione" or naming the village or district on Chianti Classico labels. Manetti was also knighted as Cavaliere del Lavoro, one of Italy’s most prestigious and rare civilian awards.
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