Castello Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Size:75clA remarkable combination of concentration and elegance, this wine displays ripe red berry fruit, blackberry, blackcurrant, mocha, morello cherry and a touch of liquorice alongside a muscular structure, fine tannins, balanced with pleasant acidity and a very long finish. Fonterutoli is located 5 km south of Castellina in Chianti (Siena), on the hills facing the Val dElsa, in the heart of the Chianti Classico. Owned by the Mazzei family since 1435, it
a production technique favoured by many Italian and German producers of quality sparkling wine
the palate releases notes of fresh almonds
including the inimitable Chateau l’Hospitalet
Settled then racked with light solids
with crisp apple as well as developed notes
Ideally suited to accompany a meal
the best fruit turned out to be the last picks
leading to a smooth and focused finish
The winemaking techniques used aim to achieve an optimal extraction of flavours and tannins (total or partial carbonic maceration
which could figure in the archetypes of Bordeaux
If you can hold the bottle at arm's length and still read the front label
the boisterous green aromatics often found in Sauvignon Blanc have been skilfully restrained
