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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2023 to 2032.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 93/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: sour cherry, violet, Mediterranean herbs
Palate: red plum, graphite, tobacco, fennel
Fontodi's annata, pure Sangiovese from organic vineyards at Panzano, with the house signature of violet and graphite.
What it pairs with
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Pasta al pomodoro
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Bright Sangiovese acidity meets ripe tomato perfectly. -
Trattoria pici with ragu
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Annata weight and tannin match hand-rolled pici with meat. -
Aged Pecorino Toscano
Cheese acidity sharpens cherry-and-fennel notes.
How to serve Fontodi Chianti Classico
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pasta al pomodoro, Trattoria pici with ragu, Aged Pecorino Toscano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Manetti family Chianti Classico, in continuous production since 1968 and certified organic since 1990 under ICEA.
- 1968: Manetti family acquires Fontodi and begins bottling
- 1990: Estate certified organic by ICEA
Facts
- Producer
- Fontodi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (100%)
- Classification
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak tonneaux
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1968
Frequently asked about Fontodi Chianti Classico
What does Fontodi Chianti Classico taste like?
On the nose, sour cherry, violet, Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, red plum, graphite, tobacco, fennel. Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Fontodi's annata, pure Sangiovese from organic vineyards at Panzano, with the house signature of violet and graphite.
When should I drink Fontodi Chianti Classico?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Fontodi Chianti Classico?
Pasta al pomodoro is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Trattoria pici with ragu and Aged Pecorino Toscano. Bright Sangiovese acidity meets ripe tomato perfectly.
What grapes are in Fontodi Chianti Classico?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Chianti Classico DOCG.
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