In the glass
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
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Bistecca alla fiorentina
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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.
How to serve Le Fonti Vito Arturo
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Bistecca alla fiorentina, Wild boar with chestnut, Aged Pecorino di Pienza. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pure Sangiovese Gran Selezione first released 2007, named for the estate founder Vito Arturo Vitali.
- 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)
Frequently asked about Le Fonti Vito Arturo
What does Le Fonti Vito Arturo taste like?
On the nose, sour cherry, violet, graphite, wild fennel. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco, balsamic. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Pure Sangiovese Gran Selezione from Le Fonti's organic vineyards, named for the estate founder Vito Arturo Vitali.
When should I drink Le Fonti Vito Arturo?
Drink 8 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Le Fonti Vito Arturo?
Bistecca alla fiorentina is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar with chestnut and Aged Pecorino di Pienza. Gran Selezione structure for a T-bone.
What grapes are in Le Fonti Vito Arturo?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione.