Chianti Classico Fonterutoli 2014 75cl

Fresh and fruity for the vintage with some citrus fruit, dried strawberry and a straightforward finish. Delicate and succulent style for this. Drink now.

The Mazzei brothers consistently produce a clean and generous base Chianti Classico, year in and year out, and this vintage is no exception. The 2014 Chianti Classico Fonterutoli offers dark concentration and balanced aromas of dark fruit, spice, leather and mild chocolate. Fruit for this wine (90% Sangiovese with 10% a combination of Malvasia Nera, Colorino and Merlot) is sourced from the 120 various vineyard parcels that represent this celebrated estate in the Castellina in Chianti subzone.<br/><br/>The Mazzei brothers at Castello di Fonterutoli have some exciting news this year. They have released the IGT Toscana 2013 Concerto once again. This celebrated "Super Tuscan" blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon was first introduced in 1981, but production stopped in 1994. The Mazzei brothers tell me they felt renewed confidence in releasing a wine of this caliber thanks to a better understanding of their comprehensive vineyard potential and the completion of their state-of-the-art winery a few years back. The Castello di Fonterutoli property includes more than 100 different vineyard parcels in the Chianti Classico area that range from 200 to 550 meters in altitude. This enormous patrimony affords increased flexibility when it comes to fruit selection and blending potential.

A rich, dense red, showing ripe black cherry, plum and tobacco flavors. Moderately long finish. Needs air, so decant or age for a year. Drink now through 2020. 33,333 cases made.