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

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

"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 und dabei noch sehr jugendliches Bouquet aus roten Früchten und feinen Würznoten. Der solide 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. SUPERIORE.DE

"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

"Fontodi's 2016 Chianti Classico is an expertly administered and measured wine that shows bright fruit intensity backed by Sangiovese's characteristic acidity, primary freshness and integrated structure. This wine is perfectly engineered to pair with Tuscan dishes such as pappardelle ribbon pasta with rabbit or wild boar ragù. The wine will not only cleanse the palate from those flavors, but it will enhance the savory flavors." Robert Parker

"Giovanni Manetti has been managing his family's property since 1979. From the start he has been pushing the quality of the region forward and, as the new President of the Chianti Classico consortium, he continues to do so. Though not claimed as such, Fontodi's annata could technically be a Riserva and the 2016 is particularly spectacular. Still nascent, it's stunningly fragrant with scents of smoke, anise, dark red cherry and violet. Ample yet graceful tannins cling to the palate with succulent fruit to balance. It remains light on its feet, with a lift of liquorice on the long finish." Decanter

"A sleek, black cherry– and blackberry-infused red, coupled with a steely, vibrant structure. Linear and tense, featuring an energetic finish. Tobacco, graphite and macchia notes add depth as this unwinds on the long finish." Wine Spectator

"Extremely polished and refined with cherries, wet earth and hints of smoke. Medium-bodied with a beautiful balance of fruit and spice, as well as mushrooms. Fresh at the end. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Fontodi brings together all the elements that make the Fontodi wines so unique, but with an extra kick of freshness and aromatic intensity that is the result of a year with notable diurnal shifts during the growing season. Dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice and menthol develop in the glass, but it is the wine's extraordinary balance and sheer appeal that stand out most. In time, 2016 may very well become the new benchmark for Fontodi's Chianti Classico. The 2016 is flat-out delicious." 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

"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

"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 Bouquet aus roten Früchten und feinen Würznoten. Der solide Geschmack mit lang anhaltenden Eindrücken, gut extrahiertem Tannin und der Sangiovese-typischen Säure zeigt deutlich erkennbaren Terroircharakter. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtend dichte Farbe. Tiefer, dichter Geruch, verschlossen, jugendlich und kompakt. Satt und dicht am Gaumen, sehr feine delikate Frucht, weit gefasst und ausgewogen, mit lebendiger Säure und straffer Struktur. Sehr ansprechender, dichter Chianti Classico mit Rasse und Herz. Sehr klar, geradlinig, lang, immer frisch und saftig, mit ausgezeichneter Kraft." Weinwisser

"Rich, packed with cherry, leather, dark chocolate and wild herb aromas and flavors. Dense and vibrant, with a long, mouthwatering finish that picks up a graphite edge." Wine Spectator

"Delicate and dusty on the nose with some sweetness of oak spice. Dry, more chewy than some, the oak showing more in the texture than the flavour, which is all about pure fruit. Long, chalky but supple. Reined back but complete." Jancis Robinson

"Fontodi's 90ha of vineyards are located in the Panzano's Conca d'Oro, one of the driest stretches of the Chianti Classico. Owned by the Manetti family since 1968, the property is totally self-sustaining and has been farmed organically since 1990. Exuberantly youthful, it exhibits plush black cherry, thyme and liquorice alongside a refreshing juiciness, despite the warm vintage. The tannins are quite serious and this could use another year in the bottle." Decanter

"The 2015 Chianti Classico is outrageously beautiful. Rich and seductive, the 2015 expresses the radiance of the year while retaining a good bit of translucence and energy. Rose petal, mint, white pepper and crushed flowers add elements of brightness to this classy, super-polished Chianti Classico. More than anything else, though, I am simply blown away by the wine's quality. A decade ago, Giovanni Manetti made darker more concentrated wines. Today, the Fontodi wines speak to finesse. The Chianti Classico is a great place to see that. It was aged in equal parts cask and neutral barrique." VINOUS

"This is a great vintage for Sangiovese, and Fontodi embraces this fact with exuberance and enthusiasm. The 2015 Chianti Classico offers tight and precise fruit characteristics with crisp forest berry, cassis and dried blueberry. The wine is profoundly steady and straight with absolutely no rough edges. This is a lean to mid-weight red with balanced acidity tucked in on the finish." Robert Parker

"The purity of fruit here really makes an impression on you. The nose shines with freshly picked blackcurrants, dark plums, freshly cut herbs, cinnamon, raspberry cheesecake, glazed cherries, orange and lemon rind. The palate is so well-crafted with a silky ball of tannins surrounded by layers of blue and red fruit and enveloping acidity. A long finish. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling