In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, wild fennel, leather, graphite

Palate: dark plum, iron, tobacco, sweet spice

Pure Sangiovese Toscana IGT from Felsina, denser and oakier than Rancia, blended across Chianti Classico and Colli Senesi vineyards.

What it pairs with

  • Bistecca alla fiorentina Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
    Fontalloro's structure stands up to a charcoal-grilled T-bone.
  • Beef carpaccio with truffle shavings
    Cold beef and iron-graphite meet on equal terms.
  • Wild mushroom risotto
    Earthy mushrooms find Fontalloro's leather and iron register.

History

Felsina's pure Sangiovese IGT, launched alongside Rancia in 1983 from a multi-vineyard blend bridging Chianti Classico and Colli Senesi.

  1. 1983 — First vintage of Fontalloro

Facts

Producer
Felsina
Grapes
Sangiovese (100%)
Classification
Toscana IGT
Oak
18 to 20 months in French oak barriques
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 50 to 80 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 20 from vintage
First vintage
1983

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 95 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
  • Vinous 94 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid mood elegant mood savoury occasion cellar occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with game pairs with mushroom pairs with red meat pairs with truffles price premium sangiovese still red super tuscan
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