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Fonterutoli Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico(2002)

Produced from Sangiovese grapes grown in vineyards with extremely different characteristics, this is the estate's second wine. It is remarkable for its complexity and elegance as well as its character, which perfectly displays the synergy of variety and terroir.

Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Comune di Castellina in Chianti (Si)

Grape varieties: 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot

Alcohol: 13.60 % vol

Total acidity: 5.6 grams per liter

Location of vineyard: Fonterutoli: 450 m. (1,476 ft.) a.s.l.; west - southwestern read more...
Wine.com
June 2007
Color: Deep purplish-red but bright and exceptionally concentrated. Bouquet: Extremely intense and complex with scents of cherries and raspberries accompanied by light toasty and spicy shadings. Flavor: The impact in the mouth is incisive but soft due to a substantial structure of tannins in which those that are soft and well rounded stand out. Acidity is fused with the wine's body and aids the transmission of pleasant sensations of warmth and strength. The wine features a long finish that is unusual for a regular Chianti Classico. Conclusions: Those who argue that Chianti Classico read more...
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