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2008 CHIANTI CLASSICO, Fontodi. Tuscany, Italy (Half Bottle)
Organic
Alcohol Percentage: 14%
Area: Fontodi is in Panzano, a small village in the very centre of Chianti Classico, the beautiful rolling hills between Florence and Siena. Fontodi's vineyards are all in the prime area, the 'Conca d'Oro' (golden shell)
Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese, matured in French oak (but no new oak) for 12 months
Producer: Giovanni Manetti's family have owned the estate since 1969, investing the money made from their terracotta factory nearby. Everything Giovanni does is meticulously planned to ensure the highest possible quality - rarely have I met such a professional operator (in the best possible sense) in the wine world. All his vineyards are now organic and he is doing trials with biodynamics
Cellar Potential: 2011 - 2015
Old Bridge Rating: Fontodi invariably make one of the best straight Chianti in the Classico area. The serious 2008 is no exception. Retains the savoury, lively, cherry-edged character of Sangiovese, but with modern ripeness and elegance
Press Reviews: Silver Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2011
£11.35 per bottle in a mixed case
£10.76 per bottle in an un-mixed case
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