Fontodi - Vigna del Sorbo 2018
Fontodi - Vigna del Sorbo 2018
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
100% Sangiovese
Information
Cultivation: organic
Aging: 18 months in barrique
Bottle aging: several months
Volume: 75 cl / carton
Cellaring potential: 2038+
Tasting notes
The Fontodi 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is simply gorgeous now and we should expect better things to come as the wine continues its bottle evolution. This organic, single-vineyard expression (with 29,000 bottles made) delivers impeccable balance and beautiful intensity throughout. The wine sports a developed fruit side that contrasts nicely against the spice and tobacco-like tones that come thanks to 18 months in French barrique and six months in botte. The 2018 vintage can sometimes be hard to read. For example, this wine offers sharp acidity but it also sees a 15% alcohol content plus lots of enduring sweetness and ripeness. The tannins are especially supple and sweet. I can't wait to try this wine in 10 or 15 years from now. 96+/100 (10.2021) - robertparker.com
