Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Fontalloro Toscana Sangiovese

9.214 ratings
9.42 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
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
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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
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

Too young even in half bottle. Promising.

Too young even in half bottle. Promising.

Feb 7th, 2022
Melissa Andrews

Excellent Italian wine with pasta

Excellent Italian wine with pasta

Sep 14th, 2023
Mike Lev

100% Sangiovese, med ruby, med+ aromas of red cherry, baking spice, currant. Med+ acidity, tannins and finish. Opened up over an hour, flavors of olive, red cherry, black tea. Elegant IGT, low QPR however.

100% Sangiovese, med ruby, med+ aromas of red cherry, baking spice, currant. Med+ acidity, tannins and finish. Opened up over an hour, flavors of olive, red cherry, black tea. Elegant IGT, low QPR however.

Aug 31st, 2023
Brooks Burgum

This is a very excellent wine.

This is a very excellent wine.

Sep 16th, 2021
Leo Kaplan

Leo had this 6 months ago

Leo had this 6 months ago

Jun 15th, 2024
Jack Mesters

Jack had this 6 months ago

Jack had this 6 months ago

May 18th, 2024
Steven Heydemann

Steven had this 10 months ago

Steven had this 10 months ago

Jan 30th, 2024
Michael Sullivan

Michael had this a year ago

Michael had this a year ago

Oct 15th, 2023