Fattoria di Felsina Fontalloro(2001)

Fontalloro is a cuvee of grapes from six hectares of vineyards spread across three sites, two of which rest outside the delineated zone of Chianti Classico. Because parts lie outside of the Classico borders the Fontolloro will never be labeled Chianti Classico, but rather a Super-Tuscan or IGT wine. Mazzocolin deliberately took the vineyard outside the zone because he felt that the mixture of soils provide the wine with a distinctive flavor. Intense ruby red. The bouquet has strong notes of ripe cherry infused with aromas of vanilla and espresso. On the palate, the velvety structure gives way read more...