Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Dino Colli Toscana Centrale Sangiovese

9.131 ratings
9.28 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
Mark Lindzy

100% Sangiovese made in amphorae without sulfite. Absolutely delicious!

100% Sangiovese made in amphorae without sulfite. Absolutely delicious!

1 person found it helpfulApr 13th, 2015
Eric Guido

Amphora is something Fontodi knows well, being producers of terracotta products since the 1700's. Remarkably fresh with ripe black cherry, dark soil, mineral thrust, dried flowers and undergrowth. On the palate it displays rich, silky textures with pure cherry fruit, a hint of tropical citrus and spice. The finish is incredibly fresh with vibrant acidity dancing on the senses.

Amphora is something Fontodi knows well, being producers of terracotta products since the 1700's. Remarkably fresh with ripe black cherry, dark soil, mineral thrust, dried flowers and undergrowth. On the palate it displays rich, silky textures with pure cherry fruit, a hint of tropical citrus and spice. The finish is incredibly fresh with vibrant acidity dancing on the senses.

Oct 22nd, 2015
Joe Campanale

Beverage Director/Partner dell’anima, L’Artusi, Anfora, and L’Apicio

9.4

First vintage ever of Fontodi Dino (named after Giovanni Manetti's father). Aged in amphora. The Manetti family has been amphora for 100s of years and it's exciting to try this wine in their family clay (mined locally in Tuscany)! Truly delicious

First vintage ever of Fontodi Dino (named after Giovanni Manetti's father). Aged in amphora. The Manetti family has been amphora for 100s of years and it's exciting to try this wine in their family clay (mined locally in Tuscany)! Truly delicious

Sep 22nd, 2015
Caitlin Hettinga

Fermented and aged in terra cotta amphorae. Delicate, interesting & delicious

Fermented and aged in terra cotta amphorae. Delicate, interesting & delicious

Feb 25th, 2015
Stuart Pollack

What a powerful and delicious wine. The nose is excellent and filled with leather and earth. The palette starts with acidic cherry flavors followed by earth and acid. Underrated here.

What a powerful and delicious wine. The nose is excellent and filled with leather and earth. The palette starts with acidic cherry flavors followed by earth and acid. Underrated here.

Dec 23rd, 2022
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9.2

Very cleanly made Chianti with an enjoyable freshness to the bright red cherry and bitter fruit pit flavors. Wished for a little more aromatically, but that’s a small complaint. This is quite tasty on its own and with food.

Very cleanly made Chianti with an enjoyable freshness to the bright red cherry and bitter fruit pit flavors. Wished for a little more aromatically, but that’s a small complaint. This is quite tasty on its own and with food.

Nov 22nd, 2017
Kei Terauchi

Lovely example from our amphorae studies with Atelier Centre France and Manetti

Lovely example from our amphorae studies with Atelier Centre France and Manetti

May 20th, 2016
Eric Gardner

Wine dinner at Osteria Mozza Dino 2012. Oh man I love the Dino, I hope it's because I love the taste, not the story. I love both. 100% Italian Syrah (are you kidding me?) vinefied in amphora that the Manetti family makes themselves! And they only make a little bit of it, so it's practically impossible to drink it. And if you can find it, it's not expensive. And it tastes great! For all I know, these vines came over from ancient Persia in the days when Rome was a backwater. At least that's the story I'm going to tell.

Wine dinner at Osteria Mozza Dino 2012. Oh man I love the Dino, I hope it's because I love the taste, not the story. I love both. 100% Italian Syrah (are you kidding me?) vinefied in amphora that the Manetti family makes themselves! And they only make a little bit of it, so it's practically impossible to drink it. And if you can find it, it's not expensive. And it tastes great! For all I know, these vines came over from ancient Persia in the days when Rome was a backwater. At least that's the story I'm going to tell.

May 10th, 2015
Nora B.

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Feb 28th, 2017
Jackie Smith

Jackie had this 7 years ago

Jackie had this 7 years ago

Apr 26th, 2017