“Filetta di Lamole” Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 (BIO)

Tenuta Fontodi | Tuscany
Az. Agr. Fontodi | Giovanni e Marco Manetti s.s. | IT 50022 Panzano in Chianti

09483322 · 0,75 l · 34,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Lamole. Giovanni Manetti has long regarded this zone as one of the most distinctive in Chianti Classico. At an altitude of 620 metres, far from the heart of the region, a few plots of old Sangiovese vines survived the wave of deforestation in the 1970s. Giovanni took cuttings from these Alberello vines from the 1920s to grow his own vines in Panzano: the foundation for Fontodi's quality. This wine is made from seven hectares of Macigno sandstone, whose loose, permeable structure ensures elegance and finesse. Cool nights, long growing season, south-south-west exposure. The sandy soils give the Sangiovese a lightness that is clearly different from the powerful wines from Panzano. Vinification in concrete, certified organic.

Light ruby red with garnet reflections on the rim. Wild raspberry, cherry, violets, rose petals, laurel, a hint of peat moss and almond on the nose. Medium-bodied on the palate, silky tannins, lively acidity – ethereal, almost floating. Bright red fruit, cranberry, herbal notes, tea leaf, tobacco. The finish is clear, long, mineral. A terroir-influenced Sangiovese of exceptional purity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, shiny ruby-coloured core with garnet-red hues. Spicy, fruity aroma of blueberry jam on the nose, underpinned by juniper and lovage. Great fruity sweetness on the palate, well-integrated acidity and tightly woven tannins, harmonious and persistent." Falstaff

"Notes of damp earth, iodine and sandalwood mingle with dark cherries and plums. Medium-bodied with lively acidity and polished yet firm, slightly chewy tannins. The finish is vibrant and tense, showing good fruit concentration and length." James Suckling

"Perfumed and lacy, offering aromas and flavors of plum, blackberry and fruitcake, plus a hint of chocolate. Ripe, with refreshing acidity and a base of refined tannins." Wine Spectator

"The 2022 Chianti Classico Filetta di Lamole is laced with wild cherry, white pepper, sage, mint and dried herbs. Here, the warm vintage was very much a plus for a wine that can be on the slender side because of the elevation at this site. Soft, silky and caressing, the Filetta is a star. It spent 18-20 months in cask, an approach that works so well here." Vinous