Vicoregio 36
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
$65.00 USD
Winescritic.com
96 Pts
James Suckling
96 Pts
I Vini di Veronelli
94 Pts
Falstaff
94 Pts
The Sangiovese Avantgarde
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Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese from 36 biotypes |
Alcohol 13.50% |
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Total acidity 6.00% |
Vineyards location Castelnuovo Berardenga, "Vicoregio": 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l.; S/E, S, S/W exp. |
Soil "Alberese" Limestone and clay, very rich in texture |
Vineyards age 17 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.800 - 6.600 plants |
Harvest Hand picked October the 12th |
Vinification In french oak barrels (500 lt) |
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Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
Period of maceration 24 days |
Ageing 18 months in french oak barrels (500 lt, 50% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
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Bottling December 2021 |
Available on the market July 2022 |
Production 13.200 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
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First vintage 2008 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Intensity, colour deepness, strong and bright bouquet |
Food pairing Spiced roast meats, stewed game, aged cheeses, mushrooms and truffles |
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Awards
James Suckling 96 Pts | Winescritic.com 96 Pts | Falstaff 94 Pts | Doctor Wine 94 Pts |
Decanter 92 Pts | Vinous 90 Pts | Decanter World Wine Awards 90 Pts | Vini Buoni d'Italia 4 Stelle |
Jancis Robinson 17+ Pts | Merano Wine Festival Medaglia d'oro | Decanter World Wine Awards Medaglia d'Argento | Wine Advocate 95 Pts |
Wine Spectator 95 Pts |
Harvest
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
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese from 36 biotypes |
Alcohol 13.60% |
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Total acidity 5.77% |
Vineyards location Castelnuovo Berardenga, "Vicoregio": 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l.; S/E, S, S/W exp. |
Soil "Alberese" Limestone and clay, very rich in texture |
Vineyards age 16 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.800 - 6.600 plants |
Harvest Hand picked September the 29th |
Vinification In french oak barrels (500 lt) |
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Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
Period of maceration 24 days |
Ageing 18 months in french oak barrels (500 lt, 50% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
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Bottling January 2021 |
Available on the market July 2021 |
Production 13.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
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First vintage 2008 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Intensity, colour deepness, strong and bright bouquet |
Food pairing Spiced roast meats, stewed game, aged cheeses, mushrooms and truffles |
.Pdf
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Awards
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Winescritic.com 97 Pts |
Gardini Notes 97 Pts |
Decanter World Wine Awards 97 Pts |
Wine Advocate 94+ Pts |
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Doctor Wine 94 Pts |
Falstaff 94 Pts |
James Suckling 94 Pts |
Wine Spectator 93 Pts |
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Sommelier Toscana 93 Pts |
Decanter 93 Pts |
Wine.plus 92 Pts |
Vinous 91 Pts |
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Livets Goda 91 Pts |
Vini Buoni d'Italia 4 Stars |
Vitae 3,5 Vines |
Gambero Rosso 2 Glasses |
Harvest
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
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese from 36 biotypes |
Alcohol 13.83% |
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Total acidity 6.10% |
Vineyards location Castelnuovo Berardenga, "Vicoregio": 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l.; S/E, S, S/W exp. |
Soil "Alberese" Limestone and clay, very rich in texture |
Vineyards age 15 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.800 - 6.600 plants |
Harvest Hand picked September the 28th |
Vinification In french oak barrels (500 lt, 50% new) |
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Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
Period of maceration 24 days |
Ageing 18 months in french oak barrels (500 lt, 50% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
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Bottling January 2020 |
Available on the market July 2020 |
Production 6.500 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
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First vintage 2008 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Intensity, colour deepness, strong and bright bouquet |
Food pairing Spiced roast meats, stewed game, aged cheeses, mushrooms and truffles |
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Awards
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James Suckling 95 Pts |
Wine Advocate 95 Pts |
Decanter 94 Pts |
Falstaff 94 Pts |
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Doctor Wine 94 Pts |
Vinous 94 Pts |
James Magazine 94 Pts |
I Vini di Veronelli 92 Pts |
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Ferment 92 Pts |
Vini Buoni d'Italia 4 Stars |
Harvest
The 2017 harvest was unparalleled thanks to climatic events which followed one another in an unusual and extraordinary way.
After a frost on 20 April, in spring and summer there was little rainfall and summer temperatures reached high peaks, thus leading to water stress, with a reduced swelling of the grapes and a clear drop in the weight of the bunches in general.
The harvest began well in advance on the earliest vines. As regards Sangiovese, we courageously decided to wait for the September rains, when about 130 mm rain fell in 20 days together with a considerable lowering of the temperature (with minimum values dropping to 5 ° C), which gave a twist to the remaining grapes on the grapevines.
Therefore, the grapes had a heterogeneous quality, with peaks of excellence, a global level well beyond the expectations. 2017 is one of the classic vintages where the achievement of important results requires much experience and a careful management of each vineyard through the adoption of a customised approach to each parcel.
Beginning of the harvest: 21 August
End of the harvest: 28 September
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 257,6 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3638,45 °C
Evaluation: Good
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese from 36 biotypes |
Alcohol 14.82% |
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Total acidity 6.15% |
Vineyards location Vico Regio: 320 m (1,050 ft) a.s.l.; SW exp. |
Soil Very rich in texture, mainly Limestone |
Vineyards age 14 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 6.600 plants |
Harvest Hand picked October the 7th |
Vinification in french oak barrels (500 lt) |
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Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
Period of maceration 20 days |
Ageing 18 months in french oak barrels (500 lt) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
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Bottling March 2017 |
Available on the market June 2019 |
Production 8.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt |
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First vintage 2008 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Extremely elegant, fresh, red berries aroma, extraordinarily complex and persistent |
Food pairing Spiced roast meats, stewed game, aged cheeses, mushrooms and truffles |
Awards
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Doctor Wine 94 Pts |
James Suckling 95 Pts |
Wine Advocate 95 Pts |
Vinous 94 Pts |
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AIS Vitae 4 Vines |
Vini Buoni d'Italia 4 Stars |
Harvest
Mild and rainy winter with temperatures above the seasonal averages; spring and early summer rainy as well. At the end of June the rain stopped and the temperatures rose, thus marking the beginning of summer on 21 June.
The summer was characterised by warm but generally not hot days, with changes in the temperatures during the day influencing the quality of the grapes. At the end of August and especially from the middle of September to the first week of October, greater changes in the temperatures between the day and the night have been observed, alongside with a long-term stability, thus creating the ideal conditions for the ripening of the bunches with the accumulation of aromatic substances and polyphenols culminating with the great quality of the 2016 vintage.
Upon the harvest, the grapes were globally healthy and the refinement in the cellars proved the high quality of the grapes picked up.
Beginning of the harvest: 10 September
End of the harvest: 11 October
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 484.4 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4,240.2°C
Evaluation: Outstanding
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese from 36 biotypes |
Alcohol 14.00% |
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Total acidity 6.30% |
Vineyards location Vico Regio: 320 m (1,050 ft) a.s.l.; SW exp. |
Soil Very rich in texture, mainly Limestone |
Vineyards age 13 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 6.600 plants |
Harvest Hand picked October the 2nd |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 20 days |
Ageing 18 months in french oak barrels (500 lt) |
Bottling March 2017 |
Available on the market October 2017 |
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Production 12.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt |
First vintage 2008 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
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Key description Extremely elegant, fresh, red berries aroma, extraordinarily complex and persistent |
Food pairing Spiced roast meats, stewed game, aged cheeses, mushrooms and truffles |
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Awards
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Doctor Wine 97 Pts |
James Suckling 94 Pts |
I Vini di Veronelli 94 Pts |
Wine Advocate 93+ Pts |
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Vinous 93 Pts |
ErGentili 92 Pts |
AIS VItae 4 Vines |
Bibenda 4 Grapes |
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Gambero Rosso 3 Glasses |
Harvest
The vintage 2015 was characterized by a rainy winter which resulted in a good supply of water. A mild spring and an hot summer.
Some rainfall in late July and after mid August led to a drop in temperatures, which have established the ideal conditions for the good ripening of the grapes with the accumulation of aromatic substances and polyphenol, ideal to produce a balanced wine, rich in structure, with complex aromas and long aging potential.
Beginning of the harvest: 7/09
End of the harvest: 8/10
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 228mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3739°C
Evaluation: Very Good / Outstanding
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese from 36 biotypes |
Alcohol 13.54% |
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Total acidity 6.60% |
Vineyards location Vico Regio: 320 m (1,050 ft) a.s.l.; SW exp. |
Soil Very rich in texture, mainly Limestone |
Vineyards age 12 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 6.600 plants |
Harvest Hand picked October the 6th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 14 days |
Ageing 16 months in french oak barrels (500 lt) |
Bottling December 2016 |
Available on the market June 2017 |
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Production 2.400 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt |
First vintage 2008 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
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Key description Extremely elegant, fresh, red berries aroma, extraordinarily complex and persistent |
Food pairing Spiced roast meats, stewed game, aged cheeses, mushrooms and truffles |
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Harvest
The whole winter season time was characterised by temperatures above the average, while the rain level falls within the average. Harvest began on 15 September, with the first 2 weeks marked by minimum temperatures above the average by 3° C and unsettled weather. In the second decade of September the weather changed remarkably, exerting a great impact on the vintage quality, with the onset of a high-pressure system resulting in a strong reduction of the minimum temperatures, an increase in the maximum temperatures as well as a settled and dry weather with no rainfall at all for over 24 days; in October (another temperature anomaly) the average temperatures exceeded the seasonal average values in the Chianti Classico area. These conditions granted grapes with good-excellent ripeness and quality. This vintage characterized by high acidity, refined aromas and stable wines over time.
Beginning of the harvest: 15/09
End of the harvest: 15/10
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 365mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3,465°C
Evaluation: Poor (first part) - Good / Very good (second part)
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese from 36 biotypes |
Alcohol 13.50% |
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Total acidity 6.07% |
Vineyards location Vico Regio: 320 m (1,050 ft) a.s.l.; SW exp. |
Soil Very rich in texture, mainly Limestone |
Vineyards age 11 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 6.600 plants |
Harvest Hand picked October the 11th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 18 days |
Ageing 20 months in french oak barrels (500 lt) |
Bottling February 2016 |
Available on the market October 2016 |
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Production 10.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt |
First vintage 2008 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
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Key description Extremely elegant, fresh, red berries aroma, extraordinarily complex and persistent |
Food pairing Spiced roast meats, stewed game, aged cheeses, mushrooms and truffles |
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Awards
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Doctor Wine 97 Pts |
James Suckling 94 Pts |
Wine Advocate 93 Pts |
Vinous 92+ PPtsnti |
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ErGentili 92 Pts |
Vini Buoni d'Italia 4 Stars |
AIS VItae 4 Vines |
Harvest
The winter months were characterized by average temperatures, with days well under 0°C degrees; the rainfall during the first 7 months was 35% above the average quantity, especially in July, when several storms led to a particularly high attention on the plant health defense.
The ripening of the grapes processed gradually, taking the right time for a slow and perfect maturation, that facilitates the synthesis of the quality elements with accumulation of the polyphenols. The condition of high temperature range between night and day especially took place in the middle of July and August.
The year was particularly demanding from the agronomic point of view, but the quality of the grapes was definitely pleasing.
Beginning of the harvest: Sept. 26
End of the harvest: Oct.12
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 290 mm (11.4 inches)
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3582°C
Evaluation: Good
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese from 36 biotypes |
Alcohol 13.73% |
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Total acidity 6.60% |
Vineyards location Vico Regio: 320 m (1,050 ft) a.s.l.; SW exp. |
Soil Very rich in texture, mainly Limestone |
Vineyards age 10 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 6.600 plants |
Harvest Hand picked October the 3rd |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 14 days |
Ageing 22 months in french oak barrels (500 lt) |
Bottling June 2015 |
Available on the market April 2016 |
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Production 5.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt |
First vintage 2008 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
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Key description Extremely elegant, fresh, red berries aroma, extraordinarily complex and persistent |
Food pairing Spiced roast meats, stewed game, aged cheeses, mushrooms and truffles |
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Awards
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James Suckling 93 Pts |
Wine Enthusiast 93 Pts |
Wine Advocate 92 Pts |
Bibenda 5 Vines |
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Vini Buoni d'Italia 4 Stars |
Harvest
Anomalous weather during the winter period, where there were very few precipitations with a snowfall in February. The months of June, July and August have been characterized by an almost total absence of rain, with temperatures above the seasonal average. A decisive change in weather in the last week of August and the first seven days of September gave a positive turn to the season; there were a significant drop in temperatures for both minimum and maximum temperatures, allowing the plants to resume "work" in an optimal manner and consequently arrive to the ripening of the grapes in very good conditions. The grapes have not had any problems and have arrived to the cellar in optimum conditions. This vintage from a quantitative point of view, gave us a reduction of about 25% -30% of the grapes compared to the previous years. The agronomical judgment on the vintage is on average good, with peaks of excellence for some of the Sangiovese grapes.
Beginning of the harvest: Aug.29
End of the harvest: Oct.10
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 369,8 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3723°C
Evaluation: Very good
Technical sheet
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Appellation Toscana IGT |
Winery location Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (SI) |
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese from 36 biotypes |
Alcohol 14.04% |
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Total acidity 6.30% |
Vineyards location Vico Regio: 320 m (1,050 ft) a.s.l.; SW exp. |
Soil Alberese and Limestone |
Vineyards age 8 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 6.660 plants |
Harvest Hand picked September 29th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 18 days |
Ageing 22 months in french oak barrels (500 lt) |
Bottling June 2014 |
Available on the market
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March 2015Production 9.500 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt |
First vintage 2008 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
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Key description Extremely elegant, fresh, red berries aroma, extraordinarily complex and persistent |
Food pairing Spiced roast meats, stewed game, aged cheeses, mushrooms and truffles |
Awards
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James Suckling 94 Pts |
Vinous 93 Pts |
Wine Advocate 93 Pts |
Wine Spectator 91 Pts |
Harvest
Perfect performance until the end of July / first week of August, given the high rainfall during the winter / spring which created excellent water reserves in the soil; the most critical moment was the middle of August to first week of September due to two extreme heat waves. Two providential rainfalls on July 27 and early September allowed the vines to resume their activities of synthesis of metabolites in the berries; further help came after the first week of September, by the sudden lowering of temperature in the evenings thus creating a greater temperature range.
The quality of the grapes from a health point of view was exceptional, given the almost total absence of rot. From the analytical and taste point of view, the grapes were very rich in sugars, but with great differences in the maturation and quality of the grapes is the diversity of "micro-terroirs".
Beginning of the harvest: Aug.25
End of the harvest: Sep.30
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 181 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3692°C
Evaluation: Good
Technical sheet
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Appellation Toscana IGT |
Winery location Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (SI) |
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese from 36 biotypes |
Alcohol 14.25% |
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Total acidity 6.00% |
Vineyards location Vico Regio: 320 m (1,050 ft) a.s.l.; SW exp. |
Soil Alberese and Limestone |
Vineyards age 7 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 6.660 plants |
Harvest Hand picked October 7th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 18 days |
Ageing 20 months in french oak barrels (500 lt) |
Bottling February 2013 |
Available on the market September 2013 |
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Production 9.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt |
First vintage 2008 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
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Key description Extremely elegant, fresh, red berries aroma, extraordinarily complex and persistent |
Food pairing Spiced roast meats, stewed game, aged cheeses, mushrooms and truffles |
Awards
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James Suckling 94 Pts |
Vinous 93 Pts |
Wine Advocate 93 Pts |
Wine Spectator 91 Pts |
Harvest
The winter period was characterized by temperatures below average with heavy rain and 3 snow storms; spring was cool and wet. From the end of June, the entry of a large area of high pressure brought a long period of sunny and dry weather with peaks of high temperatures in the last week of July which were slightly above the average for the period. The maturation continued throughout the period of September in a very slow and regular manner; the harvest was completed at the end of October (precisely 26/10). The final evaluation is intended to be an exceptional vintage for us, both regarding the quality of the grapes that have a good range of phenolic content and extraction with the potentials of a great vintage for longevity and aging of wines.
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 488,0 mm (19.2 inches)
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3421,7°C
Evaluation: Outstanding
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 488,0 mm (19.2 inches)
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3421,7°C
Evaluation: Outstanding
3 Cru
3 Municipalities
3 Gran Selezione
Historically, Castello di Fonterutoli's vineyards, have always lain within the territory of three adjoining Chianti Classico municipalities: Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga and Radda in Chianti
Vicoregio
Castelnuovo Berardenga
Aspect: South/Southeast
Altitude: 350 m a.s.l.
Soil: clay-rich Alberese with abundant skeleton gravel
Microclimate: the vineyard stands on a plateau with good sun exposure by day but with a wide diurnal temperature range. In summer, temperatures are slightly above average for the area, but by night they descend to around 2.5°C below those registered in most of the estate's other vineyards thanks to a regular nocturnal cool air channel.