Fontodi - Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2009 (750ml) Saint-Peray

Fontodi - Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2009 (750ml) Saint-PerayThe 2009 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo is impressive. The overtness of the year is nicely balanced by the inherent freshness and acidity of Sangiovese. Hints of tobacco, cedar, licorice and spices are layered into the insistent finish. This is a terrific showing. I very much like the energy, length and focus of the fruit. I cant wait to see how this develops over the coming years. The Vigna del Sorbo is a bit overlooked in the Fontodi

and milk chocolate follow through to a smooth

There's no rush to drink this

It is an excellent pair with braised meats or polenta

There is good richness with fine power and plenty of mid-palate concentration that evidences mild rusticity on the long

A fine straw-gold colour with great finesse of bubble flow and mousse

experience light honey flavors

with a balanced take on both acidity and oak

its deep nuttiness to the fore

robust with a voluptuous and full-bodied mouthfeel

2015 Clos de Betz offers the highest percentage of Merlot for this wine to date

resulting in a concentrated

Antonio Morgante