Le Fonti Chianti Classico Riserva

In the glass

Aroma: red cherry, violet, wild herbs, graphite

Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco, leather

Vicky Schmitt-Vitali's ICEA-organic Chianti Classico Riserva, traditionally styled and small-batch.

What it pairs with

• Pici al ragu Find pici al ragu on TableJourney →
  Hand-rolled pici with ICEA-organic Sangiovese.
• Wild boar pappardelle Find wild boar pappardelle on TableJourney →
  Game ragu and Sangiovese Riserva.
• Aged Pecorino Toscano
  Cheese acidity with cherry-and-tobacco notes.

History

Vicky Schmitt-Vitali has produced Le Fonti's flagship Chianti Classico Riserva since 2001, ICEA-organic certified.

1. 2001 — First modern Le Fonti Riserva

Facts

Producer

Fattoria Le Fonti

Grapes

Sangiovese (95%), Canaiolo Nero (5%)

Classification

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva

Oak

18 months in French oak tonneaux and Slavonian casks

ABV

14.0%

Price

EUR 25 to 38 at retail

Drinking window

5 to 18 from vintage

First vintage

2001

Scores

• Wine Advocate 91 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
• Vinous 92 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)

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