2008 Chianti Classico, Fonterutoli
(12x37.5cl)
| Product Code: | 29480608 |
| Description: | 2008 Chianti Classico, Fonterutoli |
| Case Size: | 12x37.5cl |
| Producer: | Castello di Fonterutoli |
| Region: | Chianti |
| Country: | Italy |
| Alc. By Vol.: | 13.5 |
Other Vintages
| 2009 Chianti Classico DOCG, Fonterutoli |
| 2009 Chianti Classico, Fonterutoli |
Grape Varieties
| 100% | Sangiovese |
Food Matching Note:
In general Italian main courses, consisting of red meat. A fine matchwith roast leg of lamb with rosemary, lemon and garlic served with roasted potatoes or beef tenderloin with spring vegetables.
Tasting Note:
Dark, richly coloured ruby/garnet. Perfumed nose of black cherry and spice with hints of woodsmoke and tobacco. Full, ripe tannins, integrated acidity and a long finish.
Vinification Note:
The vineyards are located in Fonterutoli at Castellina and La Badiola at Radda. They are all south/south west facing. The harvest took place between 7-18th October and was harvested by hand, as all the vineyard work at Fonterutoli is. After destemming, fermentation was at 30oC for 15 days for good extraction of flavour and colour. The wine spent 8-12 months in small Slovenian oak casks followed by 6 months in bottle before release.