Castello Fonterutoli
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Gran Selezione since 1995
|
Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese: 6 clones + 8 estate massal selections |
Alcohol 13.50% |
|
Total acidity 6.00% |
Vineyards location Castellina in Chianti, "Fonterutoli": 470 m (1,540 ft) a.s.l.; S, S/W exposure |
Soil "Alberese" and limestone, extremely rich in texture |
Vineyards age 25 - 30 years |
|
Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.800 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked September 30th |
Vinification In stainless steel trunk-conic vats |
|
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
Period of maceration 15 - 16 days |
Ageing 18 months in french oak barrels (500 lt, 50% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
|
Bottling December 2021 |
Available on the market July 2022 |
Production 60.000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt |
|
First vintage 1995 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Perfect combination of elegance, structure and mineral character |
Food pairing Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses |
|
Gardini Notes 97+ Pts |
Winescritic.com 97 Pts |
James Suckling 95 Pts |
Falstaff 95 Pts |
|
Doctor Wine 94 Pts |
Decanter 92 Pts |
Vinous 91 Pts |
Vini Buoni d'Italia 4 Stars |
The 2019 harvest recalled the great vintages of the 1980s. This was a 'classic' year, with nature and nurture coming together to create something truly exceptional. Winter temperatures were below average and rainfall was low, with unusually warm weather at the end of February. However, stormy squalls through spring and late into summer replenished the water table and made up for the lack of winter rainfall. They also slowed down plant development in the early stages.
The summer was consistently hot, but without extreme temperatures or excessive rainfall. September continued fine, with a significant range in diurnal temperatures.
No pathogens compromised the excellent health of the grapes. Bud fruitfulness was within the norm and the good condition of the foliage showed just how well balanced the plants were in this extremely fine year.
By harvest time the grapes were perfect, thanks to the prevailing climatic conditions and the leaf removal which was carried out in early September. Both these factors contributed to optimal ripening of all grapes across our various production zones.
Beginning of the harvest: September 4th
End of the harvest: October 17th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 590 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3580 °C
Evaluation: Outstanding
|
Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese: 6 clones + 8 estate massal selections |
Alcohol 13.83% |
|
Total acidity 6.11% |
Vineyards location Castellina in Chianti, "Fonterutoli": 470 m (1,540 ft) a.s.l.; S, S/W exposure |
Soil "Alberese" and limestone, extremely rich in texture |
Vineyards age 25 - 30 years |
|
Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.800 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked September 20th |
Vinification In stainless steel trunk-conic vats |
|
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
Period of maceration 15 - 16 days |
Ageing 18 months in french oak barrels (500 lt, 50% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
|
Bottling January 2021 |
Available on the market July 2021 |
Production 63000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt |
|
First vintage 1995 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Perfect combination of elegance, structure and mineral character |
Food pairing Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses |
|
Gardini Notes 97+ Pts |
Winescritic.com 96 Pts |
Falstaff 95 Pts |
Doctor Wine 94 Pts |
|
Decanter 94 Pts |
James Suckling 94 Pts |
Decanter World Wine Awards 93 Pts |
Wine Advocate 93 Pts |
|
Vinous 92 Pts |
Decanter 92 Pts |
Wein.plus 92 Pts |
Wine Spectator 92 Pts |
|
Bibenda 5 Grapes |
Vini Buoni d'Italia 4 Stars |
Vitae 3 Vines |
Gambero Rosso 2 Glasses |
The 2018 vintage was characterised by a dynamic winter, with northern currents in December and February and a mild climate in January, with abundant rainfall, both of snow and rain, which offset the serious water deficit of the previous years. Spring brought about temperatures above the seasonal average together with abundant rainfall. The budding was early but showed no problems.
From 10 June on, temperatures started to rise again and, in the Chianti Classico area, the summer was good with uniform rainfall. July and August were as usual, while September was marked by a series of sunny days with a large temperature range between day and night, which allowed the grapes to reach the correct phenolic and aromatic ripeness. In short, this harvest was very satisfying harvest from a quantitative and, especially, a qualitative point of view.
Beginning of the harvest: September 12th
End of the harvest: October 8th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 491 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3666 °C
Evaluation: Very good
|
Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese: 6 clones + 8 estate massal selections |
Alcohol 13.80% |
|
Total acidity 6.20% |
Vineyards location Castellina in Chianti, "Fonterutoli": 470 m (1,540 ft) a.s.l.; S, S/W exposure |
Soil "Alberese" and limestone, extremely rich in texture |
Vineyards age 25 - 30 years |
|
Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.800 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked September 22nd |
Vinification In stainless steel trunk-conic vats |
|
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
Period of maceration 15 - 16 days |
Ageing 18 months in french oak barrels (500 lt, 50% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
|
Bottling January 2020 |
Available on the market July 2020 |
Production 40000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt |
|
First vintage 1995 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Perfect combination of elegance, structure and mineral character |
Food pairing Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses |