Fonterutoli
Chianti Classico DOCG
The "Chianti Classico"
Wine Advocate 91 Pts |
Winery Castello di Fonterutoli | Winery Location Loc. Fonterutoli - Castellina in Chianti (SI) | Grape varieties 90% Sangiovese, 5% Malvasia Nera, 5% Colorino | Alcohol 13,50% |
Total acidity 5,76% | Vineyards location 7 different vineyard sites, altitude: 220 - 570 m. (722 - 1,870 ft) a.s.l. | Soil Very rich in texture, mainly limestone, avried and complex texture made if limestone and marl | Vineyards age 16-36 years |
Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot | Nr. of vines for hectare 4,500 - 7,500 | Harvest Hand picked from September 20th | Fermentation temperature 26-28 °C |
Period of maceration 16-18 days | Ageing 12 months in french oak barrels (225 and 500 lt) | Finissage 30 - 45 days in concrete tanks | Bottling January 2023 |
Available on the market May 2023 | Production 290,000 bottles | Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt | First vintage Beginning 1900 |
Ageing potential 15 years | Key descriptors A well proportioned, elegant body, dark berry, fresh spice flavors, intense, smooth taste | Food pairing Great ability to pair: dark sauces pastas, BBQ, boiled meats with spicy sauces, aged cheese… |