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

"Fontodi's Meriggio is absolutely beautiful in 2019. Sauvignon aromatics lead into notes of apricot, mint, chamomile and wild flowers. Drink this vibrant, polished Sauvignon/Trebbiano blend over the next 2-3 years." Vinous

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

"Funkelndes, tiefes Rubin. Intensive und dichte Nase, zeigt zunächst Noten nach Gewürznelken und schwarzer Trüffel, dann viel Brombeere und Schwarzkirsche. Herzhaft und zupackend am Gaumen, zeigt viel Power, öffnet sich mit griffigem, herzhaftem Tannin, satter Druck, braucht noch etwas Reife." Falstaff

"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

"Ripe black cherry, blackberry, iron, juniper and thyme flavors mark this solidly built red. The balance walks the line between the rich profile and the assertive tannins that deliver grip on the long finish." Wine Spectator

"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

"Fragrant and delicious, this opens with aromas of ripe black-skinned fruit, blue flower, leather, underbrush and a whiff of French oak. The full-bodied, enveloping palate delivers baked plum, Marasca cherry, licorice and a note of espresso framed in fine-grained enveloping tannins that give it a smooth texture and a weightless finesse." Wine Enthusiast

 

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

"Mid ruby. Soft sour-cherry nose with minerally hints. Gripping cherry fruit that is finely balanced. Great length and style." Jancis Robinson

"Earthy aromas of truffle, camphor and blue flower mingle with whiffs of new leather. Smooth and supple, the rounded, savory palate offers fleshy black cherry, baking spice and smooth, polished tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"Sitting at 600 metres above sea level and surrounded by forest, Fontodi's vineyards in the area of Lamole are much cooler than the estate's holdings in Panzano. Even in 2017, harvest didn't begin until October. It emerges from it shell slowly then offers an exquisite bouquet of fresh flowers and herbs. There is great focus here and an invigorating backbone of acidity piercing through dark currants. At the moment, tannins are still firm and imposing. Give this another year in the bottle." Decanter

"The 2017 Chianti Classico Filetta di Lamole is absolutely gorgeous. In 2017, the Filetta di Lamole has a bit more body than usual because of the warmth of the year, and yet it retains its classic sense of energy and mid-weight structure. Crushed red berry, spice, mint, licorice and rose petal all open up in this super-expressive, inviting Chianti Classico." Vinous

"Chewy and rich with attractive cherry and dried-strawberry character, as well as intense tannins. Dried flowers, too. This is traditional and structured. Very tight. Needs time to soften." 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

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

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

"A pretty pinot with dried-strawberry and raspberry character and hints of smoked wood and meat. Medium to full body and firm, lightly chewy tannins. From organically grown grapes. Needs time to soften." James Suckling

"The 2017 Pinot Nero Case Via is pliant and expressive. Sweet red berry, blood orange, flowers and earthy tones flesh out in the glass. As always, the Fontodi Pinot is first and foremost a wine of Chianti Classico, especially in its acid profile and overall structural feel." Vinous

"Aromas of scorched soil, leather, rusty iron and dried botanical herb form the nose. Made with organically farmed Pinot Nero, the velvety, enveloping palate offers red berry, rhubarb, white pepper and rusty nail alongside fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

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

"The 2017 Syrah Case Via is dark, ample and enveloping. Blackberry, chocolate, leather, licorice and spice infuse the 2017 with striking intensity to match its plush, textured feel. The Fontodi Syrah is done in a style that emphasizes fruit and overall richness more than savoriness or minerality." Vinous

"This is a fascinating expression of Syrah that does not fit into our preconceived expectations of the grape, whether from the Old World or the New. The Fontodi 2017 Syrah Case Via opens to a rich, inky dark appearance. I got a sweet note of butterscotch or caramel at the start, but that subsided quickly to make room for black fruit, toasted wood, campfire ash and ripe plum. The wine is not exactly varietally pure, especially if you identify with the toasty Shiraz camp of Australia or the meaty, white peppercorn camp of the Rhône. Instead, this wine has a vaguely carbonic level of energy, zest and ripe primary fruit. The fruit is dark, bold, rich and Tuscan, with a direct and sunny personality." Robert Parker

"A rich, intense syrah with aromas and flavors of green tobacco, dried meat and rich fruit. It’s full-bodied, yet tight and polished. Delicious at the end. Serious." 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

"Funkelndes, tiefes Rubin. Intensive und dichte Nase, zeigt zunächst Noten nach Gewürznelken und schwarzer Trüffel, dann viel Brombeere und Schwarzkirsche. Herzhaft und zupackend am Gaumen, zeigt viel Power, öffnet sich mit griffigem, herzhaftem Tannin, satter Druck, braucht noch etwas Reife." Falstaff

"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

"Ripe black cherry, blackberry, iron, juniper and thyme flavors mark this solidly built red. The balance walks the line between the rich profile and the assertive tannins that deliver grip on the long finish." Wine Spectator

"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

"Fragrant and delicious, this opens with aromas of ripe black-skinned fruit, blue flower, leather, underbrush and a whiff of French oak. The full-bodied, enveloping palate delivers baked plum, Marasca cherry, licorice and a note of espresso framed in fine-grained enveloping tannins that give it a smooth texture and a weightless finesse." Wine Enthusiast