Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Fontalloro Toscana Sangiovese

9.1711 ratings
9.1167 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Brent Clayton

On the early side of peak. Really beautiful bottle, great condition. Skews more towards red fruit but I haven’t had this in a long time and it’s darker than I remember.

On the early side of peak. Really beautiful bottle, great condition. Skews more towards red fruit but I haven’t had this in a long time and it’s darker than I remember.

May 3rd, 2024
Tom Casagrande

Post raucous dinner party score with minimal notes: Very Bordeaux-like for a Sangiovese. Balanced and great acidity.

Post raucous dinner party score with minimal notes: Very Bordeaux-like for a Sangiovese. Balanced and great acidity.

Jul 11th, 2022
Josh Morgenthau

Very pretty. Old book and earth. Fruit is fading but this still has intrigue and a lot of soul.

Very pretty. Old book and earth. Fruit is fading but this still has intrigue and a lot of soul.

Apr 11th, 2022
Lyn Farmer

Redolent on the nose, lots of finesse on the palate and especially notable for ripe, silky tannins. Not a powerhouse this is instead the epitome of elegance. Black cherry, sour cherry, clove, leather, violet and celery balsamic notes dominate the nose with the palate filling out with forest floor and a silky texture. Already showing good tertiary notes but clearly there is much more to come.

Redolent on the nose, lots of finesse on the palate and especially notable for ripe, silky tannins. Not a powerhouse this is instead the epitome of elegance. Black cherry, sour cherry, clove, leather, violet and celery balsamic notes dominate the nose with the palate filling out with forest floor and a silky texture. Already showing good tertiary notes but clearly there is much more to come.

Feb 25th, 2022
Alberto Cdm

Alla cieca sembrava con qualche internazionale. 🧐

Alla cieca sembrava con qualche internazionale. 🧐

Feb 19th, 2022
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9.5

The 2018 Fontalloro is bright, floral and full of energy. In most vintages, Fontalloro is quite open, but the 2018 is especially nervy and taut. That won't be an issue in time, of course, but readers should plan on being patient. Sangiovese is so expressive here. A whole range of floral and savory accents lingers on the close. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2021)

The 2018 Fontalloro is bright, floral and full of energy. In most vintages, Fontalloro is quite open, but the 2018 is especially nervy and taut. That won't be an issue in time, of course, but readers should plan on being patient. Sangiovese is so expressive here. A whole range of floral and savory accents lingers on the close. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2021)

Sep 24th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, complex spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and sweet raspberry with notes of tar, leather, licorice and toasty oak. Fine elegant tannins, long finish, good balance ending with fruit, spice and earthy notes, wrapped tightly together. Very nice Tuscan wine! Tasting Sample!

Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, complex spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and sweet raspberry with notes of tar, leather, licorice and toasty oak. Fine elegant tannins, long finish, good balance ending with fruit, spice and earthy notes, wrapped tightly together. Very nice Tuscan wine! Tasting Sample!

Sep 15th, 2021
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.9

VERY ripe. Luxardo cherries. Sweet impression.

VERY ripe. Luxardo cherries. Sweet impression.

Jun 4th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

A nice Tuscan wine, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, complex spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and sweet raspberry with notes of tar, leather, licorice and toasty oak. Fine elegant tannins, long finish, good balance ending with fruit, spice and earthy notes, wrapped tightly together. Very nice. Tasting Sample!

A nice Tuscan wine, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, complex spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and sweet raspberry with notes of tar, leather, licorice and toasty oak. Fine elegant tannins, long finish, good balance ending with fruit, spice and earthy notes, wrapped tightly together. Very nice. Tasting Sample!

May 21st, 2021
Chris McClellan

Amazing wine...super aromatic, licorice, herbal, forest floor, light in color yet exceptional depth, long finish...

Amazing wine...super aromatic, licorice, herbal, forest floor, light in color yet exceptional depth, long finish...

Apr 25th, 2021