2011 Fontodi "Vigna del Sorbo" Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Tuscany, Italy 1.5L MAG
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ABOUT THE WINE
Vigna del Sorbo is Fontodi’s single-vineyard wine from Panzano in Chianti Classico, offered here as the 2011 vintage in a 1.5L magnum. This vintage combines Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon; it should be distinguished from the estate’s regular Chianti Classico and later all-Sangiovese versions of the cuvée.
The vineyard and the estate’s organic approach underpin a wine of concentration and structure. Native-yeast fermentation and maturation in French oak are part of Vigna del Sorbo’s traditional production. Dark berries, cherry, herbs and woodland notes are supported by firm structure and balancing acidity, making this an appealing mature wine for a substantial meal.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Tenuta Fontodi is Chianti's class act: Her renowned crus are the Super Tuscan Flaccianello and the Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon favorite Vigna del Sorbo, while her Chianti Classico is unflinchingly reliable. Winemaking in the timeless land of Chianti Classico dates back to the 8th century, and the term "Chianti" was applied to wine as far back as 1398: Tenuta Fontodi is one of many existing estates that can trace their lineage back to these historic times. Fontodi is an all-time favorite of any Tuscan wine enthusiast. In the 17 published editions of Gambero Rosso, Italy's acclaimed wine rating guide, this Tuscan estate has won the coveted Tre Bicchieri (Three Glasses) award 13 times. And like the other greats of Chianti Classico (Felsina, Querciabella, Castell'in Villa...), they did it by revealing the true essence of the Sangiovese grape and the local terroir. They maintain tradition even when updating equipment; in fact, the new cantina works entirely on the gravity principle.