David Kline

9.4

Gorgeous color of deep purple, without variation, earthy nose of mushroom-loam, grilled duck breast, black cherry both dried and ripe, crushed violets, brown sugar and brown bread. Round and supple mouthfeel of red cherry and bing cherry, shows ample cedar and cigar notes, oak and tart raspberry, cracked black pepper, rose petal and finally winds into a smoky graphite point that will undoubtedly blossom over the next decade.


#fontodi #aziendaagricolafontodi #estatebottled #flaccianellodellapieve #flacianello #collitoscanacentrale #supertuscan #igt #italianorosso #2019 — 2 months ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

Tasted next to the 2010, this is finer in structure and more accessible now. Well made and seamless front to back, 2012 was tough for many in Tuscany but this seems to have come through rather unscathed.
#fontodi — 8 years ago

with Eric

BaroloDude

9.2

Still a bit reserved. Better on day2. Will be epic w/more time. Cherries galore. #fontodi 2010 Chianti Classico — 9 years ago

Eric Guido

9.3

The 2015 Fontodi Chianti Classico is an over-performer in every possible way, showing masses of black cherry and raspberry with dusty minerals, hints of cedar and new leather. There’s a cool-toned precision beneath it’s warm vintage fruit, with grippy tannins which quickly firm up the experience, while zesty acids tug at the cheeks. A minute later and I can still feel it’s youthful poise, along with lingering tart berries and hints of spice. #fontodi #chianticlassico #sangiovese #tuscanwine — 4 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

Excellent as usual, this is always at the top of the list as far as Italian Syrah is concerned. Meaty, spicy and plenty of fresh black and blue fruits, the structure on this is so repenting enough to enjoy now with some air to let it stretch out.
#fontodi — 8 years ago

with Eric

BaroloDude

9.4

Outstanding. Took 30min in decanter to open up. Among my all time faves. Promising vintage. #flaccianello 2011 #fontodi — 9 years ago

BaroloDude

9.3

A young bucking bronco that needs to mature a bit. Great now but so much potential. And only the straight Classico?! #Fontodi 2010 CC — 7 years ago

BaroloDude

9.4

Powerful but balanced. Young but still excellent. Great. #fontodi #vignadelsorbo 2012 — 8 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.6

A beast, this was showing well but the structure on it is still extremely youthful. Leave it alone for another 5 years for it to settle down.
#fontodi — 8 years ago

with Eric

Elisabetta M.

9.3

#1996vintage #flaccianellodellapieve #supertuscan #fontodi #wine #winelover #onceuponawine #sommelier #sommelierlife #saturdaynightwine #giovannimanetti #tuscany #sangiovese #wineislife #love — 9 years ago