Felsina Fontalloro 1993
- Winery:
- Fattoria di Felsina
- Varietal:
- Sangiovese
- Region:
- Italy > Tuscany > Toscano
- Type:
- Red Wine
- Drink Dates:
- Drink Now - 2012
- UPC:
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What to Expect
Sangiovese's claim to fame is its role as the heart of Chianti, Brunello and many Super Tuscan wines though it is gaining ground as a varietal wine around the globe. When grown in a suitable location the grape's soft tannins, succulent acidity and moderately intense cherry and herb flavors make Sangiovese very easy to drink as well as supremely versatile at the dinner table.
Editorial Reviews
This opens with a huge bay leaf and vanilla bubblegum tone, the oak here is still obvious with very little fruit in evidence though there are nice tones of earth, tobacco, and prosciutto fat adding some complexity. The texture is creamy and velvetty with lowish acidity and finely polished tannins. The core or bitter black cherry fruit remains with and edge of leather and bitter almond adding some complexity. The texture here is absolutely fascinating though the oaken flavors that accompany the creaminess are a bit much. The softest, oakiest Fontalloro. 87pts
November 2008
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Suggested Recipe Pairings
Pasta with Warm Tomatoes and Basil
Spinach Ravioli with Tomato Sauce
Tofu Rigatoni Casserole
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