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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2027 to 2044.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 97/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: sour cherry, violet, graphite, dried tobacco
Palate: red plum, iron, wild herbs, polished cedar
Single-vineyard Gran Selezione from Fontodi's Sorbo parcel, formerly a Cabernet blend and now pure Sangiovese.
What it pairs with
- Florentine peposo Slow-braised peppered beef matches the Riserva's mid-weight spice.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Bistecca alla fiorentina Iron-graphite spine handles a thick T-bone.More wines for steak →Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
- Lamb in red wine reduction Sangiovese acidity refreshes the rich red-wine sauce.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
How to serve Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo
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. Florentine peposo, Bistecca alla fiorentina, Lamb in red wine reduction. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Single-vineyard Vigna designation from Fontodi's Sorbo parcel, originally a Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva. Reformulated to 100 percent Sangiovese from the 2015 vintage with the move to Gran Selezione.
- 1985First vintage of the Vigna del Sorbo Riserva
- 2015Reformulated as 100 percent Sangiovese Gran Selezione
Facts
- Producer
- Fontodi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (100%)
- Classification
- Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
- Oak
- 24 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 90 to 150 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo
What does Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo taste like?
On the nose, sour cherry, violet, graphite, dried tobacco. On the palate, red plum, iron, wild herbs, polished cedar. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard Gran Selezione from Fontodi's Sorbo parcel, formerly a Cabernet blend and now pure Sangiovese.
When should I drink Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo?
Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo?
Florentine peposo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bistecca alla fiorentina and Lamb in red wine reduction. Slow-braised peppered beef matches the Riserva's mid-weight spice.
What grapes are in Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione.
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