Fontalloro Fattoria di Felsina 2021
Felsina

Fontalloro Fattoria di Felsina 2021

The Fontalloro from Fattoria di Felsina is a Tuscan red wine made from Sangiovese, considered an unmistakable territorial mark. The complex aromatic profile is drawn from dark hues of blackberry, licorice, and black pepper with light hints of tobacco. The body is powerful and structured, with well-integrated tannins and a finish with a pleasant aftertaste.

56,50 
Awards
94Veronelli
5Bibenda
94Robert Parker
2Gambero Rosso
95James Suckling
4Vitae AIS

Features

Denomination

Toscana IGT

Vines

100% Sangiovese

Tipologia

Region

Alcohol content

14 %

Format

75 cl Bottle

Vinification

Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks and maceration for 16-20 days with frequent pump-overs and punch downs

Aging

16-18 months in barriques, then 8-12 months in bottle

Additional Notes

Contains sulfites

FONTALLORO FATTORIA DI FELSINA 2021 DESCRIPTION

Fontalloro of Fattoria di Felsina is a pure Sangiovese wine, elegant and with solid structure and personality. It'sa great wine, with incredible varietal elegance, which makes it very unique. The history of this wine and Fattoria di Felsina begins with a passion for rural life and the brilliant intuition of Domenico Poggiali entrepreneur who fell in love with this place and turned it into a company of the highest order. The vineyards that give the grapes for Fontalloro are within the Chianti Classico at the top of Felsina. Fully exposed to the southwest are characterized by different terrain: rocky, calcareous and stony the Chianti Classico; rich in sand, silt, small pebbles and marine sediments on the edge of the Crete Senesi. The result of this unique terroir, the Fontalloro is a wine that perfectly represents the company's philosophy and these areas in Tuscany.

Colour

Deep ruby red

Scent

Great aromatic complexity, with notes of tobacco associated with hints of currant, blackberry, and licorice

Taste

Richness and consistency of the tannins, refined by skillful aging; good structure in the aftertaste

Temperature
18°-20°C
When to open
To enjoy it at its best, we recommend you to let the wine rest in a decanter at least 1 or 2 hours before serving
Glass
Large goblet
Perfect for red wines with good structure and intensity, which need oxygenation to open up and develop their intense and complex aromas
Longevity
You can leave it to rest in the cellar for over 10 years
GuideYearScoreQuote
Veronelli201994 / 100Excellent Wine
Bibenda20205 / 5Excellent Wine
Robert Parker201994 / 100Outstanding Wine
Gambero Rosso20202 / 3High Level Wine
James Suckling202095 / 100
Vitae AIS20214 / 4Wine with an excellent stylistic and organoleptic profile

Felsina

Foundation Year1966
Vineyard hectares72
Annual production549.500 bt
WinemakerFranco Bernabei
AddressVia del Chianti, 101 - Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI)
Felsina

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