Fontodi

Sehr appetitlicher Sauvignon Blanc aus der Toskana. Helles Strohgelb, schöner Duft mit Aromen von hellen Beeren, Birne und Honig. Runder, harmonischer Geschmack, der sich lang und komplex ausbreitet. (superiore.de)

"The 2016 Meriggio, 100% Sauvignon, is bright, floral and varietally expressive, all qualities that are best enjoyed over the near term. Proprietor Giovanni Manetti aged the 2016 mostly in steel, with about 15% new oak and 10% amphora to round things out." Antonio Galloni

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)

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)

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." Antonio Galloni

"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

Im Duft dunkle Beeren, Rauch, Lakritz, Teer und Graphit, um nur einige der vielen Aromen zu nennen. Diese Opulenz setzt sich am Gaumen mit Bergen von reifer Frucht und dichtem Tannin fort. Phantastische, auf den Punkt gebrachte Eleganz mit hohem Reifepotenzial! (superiore.de)

"Like the Vigna del Sorbo, the 2014 Flaccianello della Pieve spends a few additional months in botte grande than usual. The wine still breathes in large oak cask, but the environment is slightly more reductive (oxygen-free) compared to smaller barrique, thus allowing for a more complete and slower integration that is necessary in a cool vintage like this. The result is a beautifully complete wine that takes a few minutes to spread its wings. The bouquet starts off with a timid personality, but soon reaches a full regime of red fruit and spice that is so specific to this celebrated selection of Sangiovese from Panzano in Chianti. The September heat helped to eventually achieve fully ripened tannins. There is no greenness or astringency to disturb the soft and velvety mouthfeel." Robert Parker

"Well-marked by toasty, vanilla-scented oak, this red boasts a core of cherry, floral, tobacco and graphite flavors. Pure and intense, with fine harmony and an aftertaste that echoes fruit and a smoky, minerally element. Terrific length." Wine Spectator

"This is an excellent 2014 with beautiful linear fruit and silky, firm tannins. Full body, tight and bright. A lot of new wood showing now but should come around nicely." James Suckling

"The 2014 Flaccianello della Pieve will probably drink well a bit earlier than the Vigna del Sorbo, as it has more midpalate creaminess, softer contours and a slightly more immediate personality. Even so, the translucent finesse of the vintage is very much in evidence. A rush of black cherry, plum, tobacco, licorice, chocolate and spice infuses the sweet, creamy finish." Antonio Galloni

Im Duft dunkle Beeren, Rauch, Lakritz, Teer und Graphit, um nur einige der vielen Aromen zu nennen. Diese Opulenz setzt sich am Gaumen mit Bergen von reifer Frucht und dichtem Tannin fort. Phantastische, auf den Punkt gebrachte Eleganz mit hohem Reifepotenzial! (superiore.de)

"Like the Vigna del Sorbo, the 2014 Flaccianello della Pieve spends a few additional months in botte grande than usual. The wine still breathes in large oak cask, but the environment is slightly more reductive (oxygen-free) compared to smaller barrique, thus allowing for a more complete and slower integration that is necessary in a cool vintage like this. The result is a beautifully complete wine that takes a few minutes to spread its wings. The bouquet starts off with a timid personality, but soon reaches a full regime of red fruit and spice that is so specific to this celebrated selection of Sangiovese from Panzano in Chianti. The September heat helped to eventually achieve fully ripened tannins. There is no greenness or astringency to disturb the soft and velvety mouthfeel." Robert Parker

"Well-marked by toasty, vanilla-scented oak, this red boasts a core of cherry, floral, tobacco and graphite flavors. Pure and intense, with fine harmony and an aftertaste that echoes fruit and a smoky, minerally element. Terrific length." Wine Spectator

"This is an excellent 2014 with beautiful linear fruit and silky, firm tannins. Full body, tight and bright. A lot of new wood showing now but should come around nicely." James Suckling

"The 2014 Flaccianello della Pieve will probably drink well a bit earlier than the Vigna del Sorbo, as it has more midpalate creaminess, softer contours and a slightly more immediate personality. Even so, the translucent finesse of the vintage is very much in evidence. A rush of black cherry, plum, tobacco, licorice, chocolate and spice infuses the sweet, creamy finish." Antonio Galloni

Vigna del Sorbo 2011 gefällt schon allein mit ihrem vollen, kräftigen Rubinrot. Mit einer klaren, intensiven Fruchtigkeit, zu der sich kräuterwürzige Noten einstellen, vereinnahmt sie die Nase, bevor der weite, konsistente Geschmack und das geradlinige, makellose Finale einsetzen. Eine hervorragende Harmonie zwischen Struktur und Eleganz und schon heute eine der größten Gran Selezione des neuen Jahrgangs 2011. (superiore.de)

"Tiefdunkles, sattes Rubin mit Violettschimmer. Intensive und dichte Nase, duftet nach Brombeeren, Tabak und Sandelholz, vielschichtig. Sehr dicht und stoffig am Gaumen, zeigt reife Frucht, startet dann mit dichtmaschigem Tannin mit geschmeidigem Kern durch, wie aus einem Strang geformt, sehr langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"This is so layered and complex with dark chocolate, mineral, wet stone and black cherry character. So much fruit and polished tannins in this wine yet tight and composed. It needs another three to four years to completely open and show what great quality it truly has." James Suckling

"Black stone fruits, smoke, tobacco, incense and sweet spices jump from the glass in the 2011 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo. The 2011 is going to need a few years for the baby fat to melt away. Today the flavors are ripe, dark and resonant, while the tannins are quite silky, but the best is yet to come. Even with all of its richness, the 2011 clocks in with acidity above 6%, which is virtually unheard of for a wine with this much dry extract, but, then again, we are talking about Sangiovese." Antonio Galloni

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." Antonio Galloni

"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