Fontodi Chianti Classico
Fontodi
Fontodi is the gold standard of organic Chianti Classico, and this estate bottling demonstrates why — it's a wine bound to its terroir with absolute conviction. Structured enough to reward several years of cellaring yet generous enough to enjoy now, it delivers extraordinary value and singular Tuscan character.
Nose
Opens with ripe Morello cherry and dried violet, layered over earthy notes of tobacco leaf and sun-warmed terracotta. A subtle thread of dried herbs and iron-rich minerality anchors the aromatics, lending an unmistakable sense of place.
Palate
Medium-to-full bodied with a tightly woven structure of fine-grained tannins and bright, focused acidity. Flavors of dark cherry, blood orange, and crushed sage unfold across the mid-palate, underscored by savory notes of leather and a hint of espresso.
Finish
Long and purposeful, with lingering cherry pit, dried rosemary, and a mineral-driven persistence that recalls the galestro soils of Panzano in Chianti.
- Varietal
- Sangiovese
- Blend
- 100% Sangiovese
- Vineyards
- Estate vineyards in Panzano in Chianti, Conca d'Oro amphitheater
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
A thick-cut, wood-grilled T-bone steak seasoned only with coarse salt, black pepper, and a drizzle of Tuscan olive oil — the charred crust and iron-rich beef mirror the wine's savory tannins and cherry-laced acidity, while a side of white cannellini beans dressed with rosemary echoes the herbal finish.
Farmed organically since the 1990s across the storied Conca d'Oro amphitheater in Panzano, Fontodi's Chianti Classico is Giovanni Manetti's testament to the idea that the deepest expression comes from the tightest bond between vine and soil.
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