Fontodi Vigna Del Sorbo Gran Selezione 2022

Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione is our curated offering for customers seeking a high-end Tuscan Sangiovese, but not a Brunello di Montalcino or some obscure IGT Toscana with a plain parchment label. Sometimes, only a true Chianti Classico Riserva will do, especially as a gift for that certain person. Fontodi's packaging is beautiful, the value and pedigree are there, and the wine is absolutely spectacular. With a south-west exposure, Vigna del Sorba is a 55+-year-old single vineyard whose Sangiovese (100%) is steel-fermented with indigenous yeast before aging in barriques and French oak for 24 months, qualifying it as a Riserva. This medium-to-full Chianti is elegant, decadent, and densely woven with cherries, bramble fruit, pomander orange, and leather over fine tannins. Age for another few years or decant now. 

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Blackberry, black currant, plum, tar and sweet spice flavors are aligned with thick, beefy tannins in this red. Unevolved at this stage, showing plenty of fruit that needs to come together with the structural components. Best from 2028 through 2045.