Description

Fontalloro is the most representative expression of Fèlsina’s Sangiovese.rFontalloro grapes come from vineyards straddling the border between Chianti Classico and the Chianti Colli Senesi denomination. The vineyards lying within the Chianti Classicoappellation are in the highest area ofFèlsinawhile those in theChianti Colli Senesiare lower down (407-330 meters above sea level). With a southwestern exposure, the grapes are influenced by diverse soil compositions: on the Chianti Classico side the soil is stony and calcareous; on the Crete Senesi side the soil is sandy, loamy and silty with pebbles and marine sediments.First vintage 1983.rGrape Varietal:r100% SangioveserTasting Notes:rrrrrrrrRuby red color with rich and intense tones. Variety of aromatic herbs accentuated with generous notes of tobacco and wet earth (dry earth, as well), black currant and licorice. The palate manifests good consistency of medium-smooth tannins to ensure the lengthy ageing. Rich structure and weight and elegant breed on the finish. Optimum cellar life in all vintages.r95 Points – Falstaff, January 2010. “Bright, intense ruby. Very dense and compact nose, earthy notes, opens with notes of ripe blackberries and plums. Ripe, juicy berry fruit, dense tannins, salty, builds up in many layers, goes wonderfully deep, very long finish.”r95 Points – Wine Spectator, October 2009.r92 Points – Cellar Trackerrrrrrrrrr