Azienda Agricola Fontodi
Case Via Colli Toscana Centrale Syrah
Tuscany, Italy
Nose has ripe plum, fig paste, blackberry jam, violets, old leather jacket and moist chocolate cake.
Palate has dried blackberry, ripe mulberry, dehydrated black cherry, ripe blackcurrant, damp cedar notes with medium tannins and a very long finish.
Paired wonderfully with pork cassoulet tonight. Double decanted, 4H rest at the time of notes.
I'd bet, if we opened this wine in 2032 it would still taste pretty much like it does tonight in 2022; Stunning and young, probably 20 years in front before the fruits start dropping.
Probable that '98 might have been inaugural vintage.
Nose has ripe plum, fig paste, blackberry jam, violets, old leather jacket and moist chocolate cake.
Palate has dried blackberry, ripe mulberry, dehydrated black cherry, ripe blackcurrant, damp cedar notes with medium tannins and a very long finish.
Paired wonderfully with pork cassoulet tonight. Double decanted, 4H rest at the time of notes.
I'd bet, if we opened this wine in 2032 it would still taste pretty much like it does tonight in 2022; Stunning and young, probably 20 years in front before the fruits start dropping.
Probable that '98 might have been inaugural vintage.
Stunning. Gives cote rotie a run for its money. Maybe a tiny bit oaky with air.
Stunning. Gives cote rotie a run for its money. Maybe a tiny bit oaky with air.
May 18th, 2021
Earthy, tertiary notes coming through, faded ripe fruit. At its peak. Great for now.
Earthy, tertiary notes coming through, faded ripe fruit. At its peak. Great for now.
Jun 14th, 2020
Had this over a year ago, still tasting great. Located in the heart of Chianti Classico in the valley which lies south of the town of Panzano, called the "Conca d’Oro" (the golden shell) because of its amphitheatre shape. Aged for 12 months in oak, big ripe berry aromas & spicy notes. On the palate dark berry flavors, some sweet currants, cacao and oak. Well balanced with soft smooth tannins, lingering ending with smoky tones. Nice! Grab a bottle if you find one!
Had this over a year ago, still tasting great. Located in the heart of Chianti Classico in the valley which lies south of the town of Panzano, called the "Conca d’Oro" (the golden shell) because of its amphitheatre shape. Aged for 12 months in oak, big ripe berry aromas & spicy notes. On the palate dark berry flavors, some sweet currants, cacao and oak. Well balanced with soft smooth tannins, lingering ending with smoky tones. Nice! Grab a bottle if you find one!
Apr 28th, 2019Delicious Syrah with an Italian twist, beautiful herbal and underbrush vibe. Producer that can do no wrong
Delicious Syrah with an Italian twist, beautiful herbal and underbrush vibe. Producer that can do no wrong
Jun 26th, 2018Located in the heart of Chianti Classico in the valley which lies south of the town of Panzano, called the "Conca d’Oro" (the golden shell) because of its amphitheatre shape. Big berry aromas and spicy notes. Aged for 12 months in oak with dark berry flavors, adding some sweet currants, cacao and oak. Well balanced with soft smooth tannins, lingering ending with smoky tones. Tasting well now.
Located in the heart of Chianti Classico in the valley which lies south of the town of Panzano, called the "Conca d’Oro" (the golden shell) because of its amphitheatre shape. Big berry aromas and spicy notes. Aged for 12 months in oak with dark berry flavors, adding some sweet currants, cacao and oak. Well balanced with soft smooth tannins, lingering ending with smoky tones. Tasting well now.
Mar 5th, 2018
Magnificat Juvé & Camps
Magnificat Juvé & Camps
Nov 3rd, 2016
This is what I imagine walking into a kitchen in the Tuscan countryside in late fall is like. Big pot of cinghiale stew on a wood burning stove, herbs hung from the rafters to dry and a big hug from Nona.
This is what I imagine walking into a kitchen in the Tuscan countryside in late fall is like. Big pot of cinghiale stew on a wood burning stove, herbs hung from the rafters to dry and a big hug from Nona.
Oct 10th, 2016
Not my favorite Fontodi wine but solid nonetheless
Not my favorite Fontodi wine but solid nonetheless
Sep 14th, 2016