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Fontodi Chianti Classico

Dry · Medium-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Fontodi's annata, pure Sangiovese from organic vineyards at Panzano, with the house signature of violet and graphite.

4.5 / 5

Editorial rating

Fontodi · Tuscany · €€€€€€€ €15 to 30· Chianti Classico DOCG· Still Red· First vintage 1968 Verified 2026-05-23

In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

Pasta al pomodoro Find pasta al pomodoro on TableJourney →
Bright Sangiovese acidity meets ripe tomato perfectly.
Trattoria pici with ragu Find trattoria pici with ragu on TableJourney →
Annata weight and tannin match hand-rolled pici with meat.
Aged Pecorino Toscano
Cheese acidity sharpens cherry-and-fennel notes.

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
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

Scores

Wine Advocate 93 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Vinous 93 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

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