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Castello di Fonterutoli

Tuscany (Italy)

Wines Reviewed: 6

Average Score: ✧✧✧✧

Chianti Classico Castello di Fonterutoli 2001

Chianti Classico Castello Fonterutoli Gran Selezione 2011

Chianti Classico Fonterutoli 2002

Chianti Classico Fonterutoli 2013

Poggio alla Badiola 2002

Siepi 2002

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Chianti Classico Castello di Fonterutoli 2001

Castello di Fonterutoli (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (85%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Merlot (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

This Chianti shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, black currant, tobacco, licorice, cyclamen, blueberry, cocoa and eucalyptus. In the mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. A well made wine. This Chianti ages for 16-18 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

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Chianti Classico Castello Fonterutoli Gran Selezione 2011

Castello di Fonterutoli (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (92%), Malvasia Nera, Colorino (8%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, cocoa, tobacco, mace, leather, menthol and vanilla. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. 20 months in barrique and cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2015

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Chianti Classico Fonterutoli 2002

Castello di Fonterutoli (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Merlot (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Chianti shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, blackberry, licorice and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This Chianti ages for 12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

January 2005

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Chianti Classico Fonterutoli 2013

Castello di Fonterutoli (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Merlot (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, vanilla, mace and carob. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. 12 months in barrique and cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

December 2015

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Poggio alla Badiola 2002

Castello di Fonterutoli (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (70%), Merlot (15%), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and dried violet followed by aromas of blueberry, carob, vanilla and licorice. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blueberry and plum. Poggio alla Badiola ages in cask for 12 months.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

January 2005

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Siepi 2002

Castello di Fonterutoli (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Merlot (70%), Sangiovese (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of plum and black currant followed by aromas of blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, eucalyptus, cocoa and hints of bell pepper. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing smoothness, however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black currant and black cherry. A well made wine. Siepi ages for 18 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

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