Here is a beautiful expression that takes us back one decade in time. The Fontodi 2010 Chianti Classico shows beautiful tertiary tones that are tonic, bright and focused. A long list of descriptors applies, including cranberry, dried cassis, pie crust, leather, pressed violet, potpourri, button mushroom and forest floor. There is an ashy mineral note that I found across the entire range of Sangiovese wines from Fontodi. The wine has taken on volume and weight over the past 10 years. The mouthfeel is beautiful, showing tarry richness, wild sage and a touch of black rubber tire (Michelin, of course). The wine is poised to continue its evolution, but it shows great character now, and if you have a bottle, I highly recommend that you pull it out. This is a terrific surprise.

A tightly coiled, linear profile defines this sinewy red, whose flavors evoke cherry, raspberry, tobacco and underbrush. On the dry side, but long. Best from 2015 through 2022. 10,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Chianti Classico Select to Add