In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: sour cherry, violet, graphite, wild fennel

Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco, balsamic

Pure Sangiovese Gran Selezione from Le Fonti's organic vineyards, named for the estate founder Vito Arturo Vitali.

What it pairs with

  • Bistecca alla fiorentina Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
    Gran Selezione structure for a T-bone.
  • Wild boar with chestnut
    Game and sweet chestnut with the wine's spice.
  • Aged Pecorino di Pienza
    Crystalline cheese with red-fruit acid.

History

Pure Sangiovese Gran Selezione first released 2007, named for the estate founder Vito Arturo Vitali.

  1. 2007 — First Vito Arturo bottling

Facts

Producer
Fattoria Le Fonti
Grapes
Sangiovese (100%)
Classification
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
Oak
24 months in French oak tonneaux
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 45 to 65 at retail
Drinking window
8 to 20 from vintage
First vintage
2007

Scores

  • Vinous 93 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body hidden gem high acid mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price premium sangiovese single vineyard still red
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