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2016 Felsina Fontalloro MagnumSangiovese from Italy

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"Fontalloro is the most representative expression of Felsina's Sangiovese. Fontalloro grapes come from vineyards straddling the border between Chianti Classico and the Chian...

98+ Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Please note, this product is a 1.5L bottle.

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98+ Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2016 Fontalloro is the best vintage of this landmark wine that I have tasted thus far. This is a very elegant vintage, with more volume in the mouth and precise notes of tar, licorice, camphor ash, resin and Indian spice. In a race between the highly competitive 2015 and 2016 vintages, I give a slight advantage to this wine. The warmer 2015 vintage shows more richness and exuberant fruit. However, this wine from 2016 offers a more focused and chiseled delivery. I am hopeful that this wine will continue to evolve and sharpen as it ages in the bottle. This is a beautiful wine to put aside in your cellar for ten years or more."

Product Description:

"Fontalloro is the most representative expression of Felsina's Sangiovese.

Fontalloro grapes come from vineyards straddling the border between Chianti Classico and the Chianti Colli Senesi denomination. The vineyards lying within the Chianti Classico appellation are in the highest area of Felsina while those in the Chianti Colli Senesi are lower down (407-330 meters above sea level). With a southwestern exposure, the grapes are influenced by diverse soil compositions: on the Chianti Classico side the soil is stony and calcareous; on the Crete Senesi side the soil is sandy, loamy and silty with pebbles and marine sediments. First vintage 1983.

Ruby red color with rich and intense tones. Variety of aromatic herbs accentuated with generous notes of tobacco and wet earth (dry earth, as well), black currant and licorice. The palate manifests good consistency of medium-smooth tannins to ensure the lengthy ageing. Rich structure and weight and elegant breed on the finish. Optimum cellar life in all vintages." - Winery

Product Detail

Item #	113340
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Sub-Region	Toscana IGT
Ratings	98+ - Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Vintage	2016
Color	Red
ABV	13.5%
Varietal(s)	Sangiovese

Size	1.5l
Closure	Cork
Features
Taste	red fruit, strawberry and raspberry
Nose	asparagus, green pepper and red fruit

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