Fontodi

Sehr appetitlicher Sauvignon Blanc aus der Toskana. Helles Strohgelb, schöner Duft mit Aromen von hellen Beeren, Birne und Honig. Runder, harmonischer und frischer Geschmack, der sich lang und aromatisch ausbreitet. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Meriggio is a very pretty white from Fontodi. In this vintage, Giovanni Manetti added 10% Trebbiano and also aged 1/3rd of the wine in terra cotta, both of which help retain a touch of freshness that is quite welcome. The combination of Panzano richness that comes so naturally, with the aromatics of Sauvignon and the energy of Trebbiano make for a compelling, super-expressive white." Vinous

"This boasts classic varietal aromas of tropical fruit, crushed tomato vine and gooseberry. It's savory, linear and tangy, delivering juicy pineapple, grapefruit, cantaloupe, thyme and mouthwatering mineral alongside crisp acidity." Wine Enthusiast

Rubinrot mit hellen Reflexen. Filetta di Lamole stammt von ausgesuchten Lamole-Lagen der Familie Giovanni Manettis und wurde 2015 das erste Mal vinifiziert. Ein vielschichtiger, eleganter Chianti Classico, der nuanciert seine Aromen ausspielt und eine faszinierende Struktur aufweist. Kirsche, etwas teerige Noten, Veilchen und Waldblüten: In diesem Wein erkennt man zwar die Handschrift Fontodis, und doch ist er anders, weil er subtiler und zurückhaltender mit seinen vorhandenen Kräften haushaltet. Ein wunderbarer Neuzugang im Fontodi-Portfolio, der umso mehr die Klasse des Weinguts unterstreicht. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes Rubin mit leichtem Granatschimmer. Eröffnet mit leicht rauchig-würzigen Noten, nach Tabak und roter Rübe, im Hintergrund nach Brombeere. Am Gaumen viel feinmaschiges Tannin, spannt einen weiten Bogen, salzig und erdig im Finale, sehr lange." Falstaff

"The 2015 Chianti Classico Filetta di Lamole is an attractive, mid-weight wine. Game, smoke, earthiness and tobacco give the 2015 a distinctly wild flavor profile to play off the wild cherry fruit. A Chianti of understatement and nuance, the 2015 has a lot to recommend it. The warm vintage has filled out this mid-weight Chianti very nicely. As always, though, the Filetta di Lamole is a Chianti built on aromatics and structure more than fruit." VINOUS

"There's a tight grain here, with black cherry and tar flavors backed by stiff tannins. Stays mostly elegant and the finish extends." Wine Spectator

"Fontodi's newest wine comes from his cousin's 7ha holdings in the cool zone of Lamole. The terraced vineyards sit at 600 metres above sea level on sandstone soil. Fermented in cement and aged in French oak casks, the 2015 is still backward on the nose, yet the palate reveals violets, lavender, forest blossoms and raspberry. Underneath it has a decidedly flinty edge with chalky, powdery tannins. This is captivating." Decanter

"A floral Chianti Classico that shows fresh rose petals and stems, tulips and cranberries. The palate combines acidic flair with velvety tannins while remaining composed and vivid." James Suckling

Filetta di Lamole stammt von ausgesuchten Lamole-Lagen der Familie Giovanni Manettis und wurde 2015 das erste Mal vinifiziert. Ein vielschichtiger, eleganter Chianti Classico, der nuanciert seine Aromen ausspielt und eine faszinierende Struktur aufweist. Rubinrot mit hellen Reflexen. Vielschichtiges Bouquet nach Kirsche, dann etwas teerige Noten, Veilchen und Waldblüten. In diesem Wein erkennt man die Handschrift Fontodis, und doch ist er anders, weil er subtiler und zurückhaltender mit seinen vorhandenen Kräften haushaltet. Ein wunderbarer Neuzugang im Fontodi-Portfolio, der umso mehr die Klasse und Vielseitigkeit des Weinguts unterstreicht. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes Rubin mit leichtem Granatrand. Offene, einladende Nase mit reifer Frucht, nach Zwetschke und Kirsche, Veilchen. Geschliffen und fein in Ansatz und Verlauf, viel feinmaschiges Tannin, klare Kirschfrucht." Falstaff

"Concentrated mid ruby. Oatmeal and minerally notes on the nose. With aeration a little perfumed. Impressive concentration of embryonic fruit on the palate. Gorgeous balance and with bags of tasty tannins on the finish." Jancis Robinson

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Filetta di Lamole is terrific. In this vintage, Filetta di Lamole is especially deep, certainly moreso than the first two vintages. At the same time, the 2016 shows all the signatures that are typical of this cool-climate site, with plenty of game, sage, licorice, menthol and spice overtones that add character to a core of dark blue/purplish berry fruit." Vinous

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Filetta di Lamole is a beautifully intense and direct expression that delivers a full bouquet of rich primary fruit with direct confidence and extreme precision. The wine is tight and streamlined with cooling fruit flavors of wild berry, cassis and sour cherry backed by linear mineral notes of crushed stone and flint. It is lightweight in terms of consistency with a fine and elegant close. Filetta di Lamole shows a slightly wild or untamed character within the greater Fontodi house style. The fruit comes from the cool-climate, high-altitude Lamole subregion (with vines planted at 600 meters above sea level), and this explains the wine's fragile and finely knit approach." Robert Parker

"The 2016 growing season was cooler than 2015, resulting in a long, slow ripening and a later harvest. After finishing picking the Fontodi vineyards, Giovanni Manetti harvested this higher altitude plot in Lamole between 14 and 16 October. Earthy rather than fruit-driven, this wine gradually reveals cranberry bush, wild red currants and rosepetal aromas. While the frame is lean, the fine, chalky tannins build to support the sinewy fruit. A more angular expression than Fontodi but really should be appreciated in its own right." Decanter

"A touch of new oak lends spice notes to the mix of cherry, berry, tobacco and wild herb flavors. Densely wrought, with the tannins leaving a resonant tactile sensation as this plays out on the long finish. Balanced, but will need a little time to soften and harmonize." Wine Spectator

"I love the freshness to this red that shows citrus, violets, fresh herbs and lavender. Driven and very tangy with angular, cutthroat acidity and a zippy finish. Delicious and an amazing food wine." James Suckling

Chianti Classico von Giovanni Manetti bietet ein tiefgründiges, dicht gewobenes und dabei noch sehr jugendliches Bouquet aus dunklen und roten Beeren und feinen Würznoten. Der trockene, kirschige Geschmack mit lang anhaltenden Eindrücken, gut extrahiertem Tannin und der Sangiovese-typischen Säure zeigt deutlich erkennbaren Terroircharakter. Sehr klar, geradlinig, lang, immer frisch und saftig, mit ausgezeichneter Kraft und Balance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lustrous mid crimson. Gorgeous lifted nose of sour cherry with a hint of nutmeg. Succulent and almost a little tart on the palate with a layer of powdery tannins. Amazingly fresh for this hot vintage. I presume part of the fruit was harvested very early in order to maintain the acidity." Jancis Robinson

"The Fontodi 2017 Chianti Classico gives the impression of being slightly mature or advanced, even now straight out of the gate. The hot and dry vintage has shaped aromas of candied cherry, dried plum, rum raisin, white chocolate and a dusty note of wet chalk. The wine is quite beautiful in terms of mouthfeel, with well-integrated alcohol and tannins that close without sharpness or astringency. This dark and sultry Sangiovese shows moderate fruit, focused mostly on dark blackberry and dried cherry." Robert Parker

"April's frost resulted in less productive vines. Giovanni Manetti saw this as an advantage in the drought-like conditions of summer. He explains that with fewer grapes, the vines suffered less stress and were able to continue ripening without shutting down. Initial scents of baked clay and dry earth make way for mint blossom and cherry. Clingy, muscular tannins wrap around dusty fruit with nuances of rust and cinnamon poking through and the acidity is remarkably racy and ripe." Decanter

"A rich, layered Chianti Classico with intense cherry and flower character, as well as orange peel. Full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"The 2017 Chianti Classico Fontodi is a wine of extreme elegance that shows how much the house style has evolved here. A decade ago, in a warm year the Fontodi Chianti Classico would have been opulent, but these days proprietor Giovanni Manetti seeks finesse more than power, and that is exactly what comes through here. Ripe red Sangiovese fruit, rose petal, blood orange and spice infuse this racy, exotic Chianti Classico with so much character. The 2017 spent two years in oak, half in cask and half in neutral oak. I loved it." Vinous

Pfeffer- und Würzakzente, Aromen reifer roter und dunkler Früchte und eine leicht animalische Note prägen den präzisen Duft. Die perfekte Balance zwischen Tannin, seidigen Elementen und der Säurekraft garantieren einen charaktervollen und zugleich gefälligen Geschmack. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fontodi's 2012 Syrah Case Via is inky, powerful and racy, with plenty of blue/purplish fruit, violet and spice overtones. Although not especially varietal, the 2012 offers plenty of appeal in its bold, full-throttle personality." VINOUS

"A meaty red, sporting black pepper, blackberry and bacon fat notes. Intense and well-balanced, leaving an aftertaste of bittersweet chocolate." Wine Spectator

"Beautiful aromas of meat, blueberries and minerals follow through to a full body, firm and silky tannins and a peppery, spicy and glorious finish." James Suckling

Rubinrot verströmt der Pinot Nero Case Via ein sortentypisches Bouquet nach Waldbeeren und Pfeifentabak, welches sich harmonisch mit der Fasswürze verbindet. Der weiche, charaktervolle Geschmack stützt sich auf die Kraft des Tannins und eine exzellente Aromastruktur. SUPERIORE.DE

"This fragrant red opens with aromas of violet, rose, woodland berry, tilled earth and a whiff of new leather. The polished, fruity palate delivers juicy morello cherry, red raspberry, white pepper, and mineral alongside refined tannins and bright acidity. A licorice note wraps around the lingering finish." Wine Enthusiast

"A fruitier style of pinot noir with strawberry, floral and mineral aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, light tannins and a citrusy finish. Always a delicious pinot." James Suckling

Pfeffer- und Würzakzente, Aromen reifer roter und dunkler Früchte und eine leicht animalische Note prägen den präzisen Duft. Die perfekte Balance zwischen Tannin, seidigen Elementen und der Säurekraft garantieren einen charaktervollen und zugleich gefälligen Geschmack. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, dunkles Rubin mit Violettschimmer. Duftet nach Russ und schwarzem Pfeffer, dann etwas Heidelbeere, Würze steht im Vordergrund. Fest und zupackend am Gaumen, viel herzhaftes, präsentes Tannin, kernig." Falstaff

"The 2015 Syrah Case Via is a rich, boisterous wine endowed with tremendous fruit depth and overall intensity. Black cherry, plum, new leather, spice and menthol build as this extroverted wine gains volume in the glass. Readers can expect a rich, explosive wine with tremendous near and medium term appeal." VINOUS

"Impressive aromas of crushed blackberries and slate with some black peppercorns. Medium body, very fine tannins and a delicious and classy finish. Real syrah, as always. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling

"Syrah is the first red variety to be harvested each year at Fontodi. The 2015 Syrah Case Via opens to an inky dark appearance with purplish and blackish hues. This is a gutsy and savory wine that offers a swift kick of aromatic intensity. Dried blackberry, plum, spice, leather and bitter chocolate peel back in thick layers. Yet, despite the heat of the vintage, you might mistake this wine as being from a cooler growing season. The fruit is tight and focused. The finish offers bright acidity that is not common to Syrah from other parts of the wine world. Those cool Panzano nighttime temperatures and higher altitudes have left their mark here. Give this wine an extra year of bottle aging to allow it to flesh out further. Only 5,500 bottles were produced." Robert Parker

Kräftiges Rubinrot. Pinot Nero Case Via verströmt ein sortentypisches Bouquet nach Waldbeeren und Pfeifentabak, welches sich harmonisch mit der Fasswürze verbindet. Der weiche, charaktervolle Geschmack stützt sich auf die Kraft des Tannins und die exzellente Aromastruktur des Spätburgunders. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2016 Pinot Nero Case Via is a very special expression of the grape that shows darkness and increased concentration in this beautiful vintage. This wine offers a purely Tuscan take on Pinot Nero. It pours from the bottle with a dark garnet color, showing aromas of dried cherry, smoke, tar and road paving. The wine closes with a broad, mid-weight approach. This would be a nice bottle to open for a game dinner with roasted pheasant." Robert Parker

"Made with organically grown Pinot Nero, fermented and aged in terr-cotta amphorae, this opens with aromas of leather, scorched soil, rose petal, wild berry and game. Earthy and elegant, the aromas follow through to the smooth structured palate along with pomegranate, rhubarb, licorice and tobacco. Fresh acidity gives it youthful tension while taut fine-grained tannins lend support and finesse." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2016 Pinot Nero Case Via is fabulous. In fact, the 2016 may very well be the finest edition of Fontodi's Pinot I have ever tasted. A wine of tremendous aromatic intensity, inner sweetness and delineation, the 2016 Pinot simply has it all. Of course, the highly favorable growing season adds quite a bit of pedigree as well. The Fontodi Pinot is not especially varietal, but it is off the charts beautiful and absolutely compelling. What a wine!" Vinous

Kräftiges Dunkelrubin. Pfeffer- und Würzakzente, Aromen reifer roter und dunkler Früchte und eine leicht animalische Note prägen den präzisen Duft. Die perfekte Balance zwischen Tannin, seidigen Elementen und der Säurekraft garantieren einen charaktervollen und kernigen Geschmack. SUPERIORE.DE

"Delikate Aromen von Kirschconfit, Vanille und Schokolade; kernige Textur mit stämmigen Gerbstoffen, viel Fülle, Charakter und solider Länge, Beeren-Pfefferfinale, auch Kräuternoten. Zu einem würzigen Wildgericht." Vinum

"Leuchtendes Rubinviolett. Eröffnet mit duftigen Noten nach Veilchen und Kohlröschen, Heidelbeeren, dann auch ausgeprägt würzige Komponenten. Am Gaumen weit und vielschichtig, satte Gewürznoten, viel Brombeere, dazu grifffiges, dichtes Tannin." Falstaff

"A meaty, slightly gamy red, displaying blackberry and blueberry fruit. Licorice, graphite and spicy oak notes add depth as this stays saturated. Long on the finish and balanced, but needs a bit of time to harmonize." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Syrah Case Via is powerful, dense and rich, with all of the natural intensity of this great Tuscan vintage on display. The Fontodi Syrah is not especially varietal, but it is flat-out gorgeous if taken on its own terms. Today, the Syrah is one of the most backward wines in the range. It clearly needs time for the aromatics to develop, and yet there is so much to look forward to." Vinous

"Fabulous syrah with crushed berries and minerals, together with tea-leaf, lavender and slate character. Medium to full body. Silky and polished tannins." James Suckling

"I love the richness, coupled by the finesse of the 2016 Syrah Case Via. This beautiful expression hits that elusive intersection of elegance and power with bullseye precision. This is an impressive effort that brings forth beautifully balanced aromas of dark fruit, blackberry, spice, leather and earthy terracotta." Robert Parker

Chianti Classico von Giovanni Manetti bietet ein tiefgründiges, dicht gewobenes und dabei noch sehr jugendliches Bouquet aus dunklen und roten Beeren und feinen Würznoten. Der trockene, kirschige Geschmack mit lang anhaltenden Eindrücken, gut extrahiertem Tannin und der Sangiovese-typischen Säure zeigt deutlich erkennbaren Terroircharakter. Sehr klar, geradlinig, lang, immer frisch und saftig, mit ausgezeichneter Kraft und Balance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lustrous mid crimson. Gorgeous lifted nose of sour cherry with a hint of nutmeg. Succulent and almost a little tart on the palate with a layer of powdery tannins. Amazingly fresh for this hot vintage. I presume part of the fruit was harvested very early in order to maintain the acidity." Jancis Robinson

"The Fontodi 2017 Chianti Classico gives the impression of being slightly mature or advanced, even now straight out of the gate. The hot and dry vintage has shaped aromas of candied cherry, dried plum, rum raisin, white chocolate and a dusty note of wet chalk. The wine is quite beautiful in terms of mouthfeel, with well-integrated alcohol and tannins that close without sharpness or astringency. This dark and sultry Sangiovese shows moderate fruit, focused mostly on dark blackberry and dried cherry." Robert Parker

"April's frost resulted in less productive vines. Giovanni Manetti saw this as an advantage in the drought-like conditions of summer. He explains that with fewer grapes, the vines suffered less stress and were able to continue ripening without shutting down. Initial scents of baked clay and dry earth make way for mint blossom and cherry. Clingy, muscular tannins wrap around dusty fruit with nuances of rust and cinnamon poking through and the acidity is remarkably racy and ripe." Decanter

"A rich, layered Chianti Classico with intense cherry and flower character, as well as orange peel. Full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"The 2017 Chianti Classico Fontodi is a wine of extreme elegance that shows how much the house style has evolved here. A decade ago, in a warm year the Fontodi Chianti Classico would have been opulent, but these days proprietor Giovanni Manetti seeks finesse more than power, and that is exactly what comes through here. Ripe red Sangiovese fruit, rose petal, blood orange and spice infuse this racy, exotic Chianti Classico with so much character. The 2017 spent two years in oak, half in cask and half in neutral oak. I loved it." Vinous

Das Bouquet von roten Früchten, Veilchen und Graphit bildet eine Synthese von seltener Raffinesse. Im dichten und reichen, aber sehr feinen Geschmack taucht eine überaus interessante Tanninkomponente auf, die allerdings nirgends aneckt. Eine Riserva, die von hoher Professionalität zeugt und dazu noch aus biologischem Anbau stammt. SUPERIORE.DE

"An elegant version, with a keen edge of tannins underlining the pure cherry, blackberry, leather and earth flavors. Turns more polished with air, finishing up with a hint of bitter almond." Wine Spectator

"I tasted the 2014 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo the day before it was to be bottled. The time the wine spent in barrique was shortened slightly to compensate for the delicate quality of fruit produced in this cool vintage. This 2014 edition is aged in barrel for 20 months, compared to 24 months for a warmer vintage such as 2012. The wine’s time in botte grande was extended to four months (instead of the usual one month usually employed) to afford more time for complete integration. The age of the Vigna del Sorbo vines is old enough to protect the plants from extreme temperatures. The vines are comfortably in their production prime. The fruit is balanced and bright with lively cherry and raspberry flavors followed by ethereal tones of crushed mineral, blue flower and balsam herb. Although the wine sports less overall volume, the finish is extremely polished and fine. It should flesh out further over the next year." Robert Parker

"A powerful, structured wine, the 2014 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo won't be ready to drink for a number of years, much less be at its best. In recent years, the Sorbo has been much more forward, but the 2014 is decidedly austere and ungiving. Graphite, smoke, black cherry, plum and licorice notes infuse the dark, mysterious finish." VINOUS

"Solely owned by Fontodi, Vigna del Sorbo is a 40-year-old parcel within their Panzano property. Until 2012 it included a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon, but is now made entirely from Sangiovese. It is aged in equal percentages of new and used barriques. While the 2014 needs time to come around, it won't be the longest-lived vintage, but it's an excellent wine with good cellaring potential. It's smoky and quietly alluring, with hints of balsam, truffle and baking spice. Layered without being lush, it is also sternly tannic." Decanter

Dunkles Rubinrot. Im kompakten Duft dunkle Beeren, Rauch, Lakritz, Teer und Graphit. Diese Opulenz setzt sich am Gaumen mit Bergen von saftiger, reifer Frucht und dichtem Tannin fort. Phantastische, auf den Punkt gebrachte Sangiovese-Eleganz mit hohem Reife- und Kult-Potenzial! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, tiefdunkles Rubin. Fleischige, dichte Nase, nach reifen Zwetschken, Brombeeren, dazu Noten von Kardamom und Leder. Schlägt am Gaumen ein Pfauenrad an Eindrücken und Aromen, saftige Frucht, öffnet sich mit griffigem, feinem Tannin in vielen Schichten, rollt lange über den Gaumen." Falstaff

"Dark cherries, blackcurrants, brambleberries, eucalyptus, vanilla, tar, sandalwood and dried violets are the calling cards on the nose. This is certainly a very refined and delicate Flaccianello, that weaves its way through fresh dark fruit and layers of intricately wrought tannins. Delicious now, but better in 2022." James Suckling

"Ripe, with mulberry, plum, black cherry, mineral and spice flavors, this red is both lush and firmly structured. Complex, well-defined and persistent, courtesy of the racy acidity. Though balanced, this needs a few years to really knit together." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Flaccianello della Pieve is off the charts. Fresh, vibrant and explosive, with tremendous overall intensity, the 2016 possesses magnificent richness, with sumptuous fruit purity and simply unreal balance. Creamy, silky tannins add to the wine's sophistication and overall polish. The 2016 is dark, inky and powerful, but not at all heavy. Giovanni Manetti gave the 2016 18 months in French oak (75-80% new), followed by 6 months in cask. This is the first vintage in which a small amount (2%) of the wine was aged in amphora. In a word: stunning! Don't miss it." Vinous

"Fontodi's 2016 Flaccianello della Pieve is a masterpiece. This review represents a composite of notes from two separate tasting sessions, one at the winery and a second bottle tasted repeatedly over the course of 24 hours at my own pace. In the case of the second sample, it ended up in a blind flight next to the 2016 Masseto, and as beautiful as that Merlot-based wine is, this wine paints an even more beautiful portrait of a perfect Tuscan landscape, thanks to that tangy Sangiovese typicity. This vintage shows amazing depth and poise, with a sheer sense of elegance that comes from the undisputed quality of fruit achieved in this balanced vintage. The bouquet opens to dark cherry, blue flower and tilled earth. The tannins are taut, almost crunchy, and the wine offers profound pedigree and persistence that is driven by the evident acidity. That depth is what stands out most. This 2016 vintage includes a small part from clay amphorae for the first time. This slight change in the relationship of wine to barrel size has resulted in a more elegant and finessed wine." Robert Parker