[SOLD-OUT] Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo 2015

Wine Front 97 Points!

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Dense, but medium-bodied, packed with tannin and stony ‘minerality’, some toasty oak in the mix, but rumbles with the bass of earth, new leather and tobacco, and while there’s plenty of depth to the red and dark cherry fruit, the wine is essentially savoury to its core. And quite spicy. Tannin is thick and packed, with a suede-like texture, acidity is clear and underscores the structure to beautiful effect. Long and swinging with sweet tannin to close. Masterful." 97 Points

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- Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, Nov 2018

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Wine Advocate 96+ Points!

‘The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo (100% Sangiovese) is a wine that inspires a deep, deep breath into your glass. There's so much to take in and admire. So where to start? First, the wine shows a beautiful appearance that is thick and dark but allows for just enough ambient light to make it shine with ruby rays from deep inside. Then you have the bouquet that presents a solid wall of interwoven and ultimately beautifully balanced aromas. There is dark fruit, tobacco, leather, spice and polished river stone. Lastly, the mouthfeel reveals a similar level of extreme flavor equilibrium with very fine but still very young tannins. That mid-weight structure, matched to the wine's natural acidity, is a major guarantee of longevity.’ 96+ Points 

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 - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate, Issue 239

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James Suckling 97 Points!

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‘What a nose of clay, earth, crushed stones, rose petals, red licorice, baking spices, tar and Chinese spices. The level of sophistication to the red-fruited core, laser-sharp acidity and polished tannins, which grip and caress the palate, make this the greatest Chianti Classico ever made by Fontodi. From organically grown grapes. A long, long finish. Drink in 2022.’ 97 Points 

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 – JamesSuckling.com

  Organic   Vegan-friendly   Sustainably-made  

Country:

Italy

Region:

Italy - Chianti

Variety:

Wine Red - Sangiovese

Size:

750mL