Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

9.218 ratings
8.95 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Chris McClellan

Ripe and rich, however, acid still at high level…but thats sangio for ya! Tannins somewhat clunky, herbal, red:black fruit, long finish

Ripe and rich, however, acid still at high level…but thats sangio for ya! Tannins somewhat clunky, herbal, red:black fruit, long finish

Mar 24th, 2022
Riccardo L.

Maybe the best Chianti I've ever tried. Maybe Its maybelline. But at $68 per bottle, it BETTER be the best Chianti I've ever tried.

Maybe the best Chianti I've ever tried. Maybe Its maybelline. But at $68 per bottle, it BETTER be the best Chianti I've ever tried.

1 person found it helpfulOct 19th, 2015
Stuart Pollack

Very good Chianti with elegant start and nice bite in the finish. Well-made, but not better than other Chiantis for half the price.

Very good Chianti with elegant start and nice bite in the finish. Well-made, but not better than other Chiantis for half the price.

Feb 27th, 2022
Jocelyn Yard

86

Aug 1st, 2021
Catherine Langlois

Red berries, long finish earthy notes Very nice wine

Red berries, long finish earthy notes Very nice wine

May 8th, 2021
Sean Lowry

2011v. This sangiovese/cab blend is under those new "gran selezione" classifications of Chianti. Pours a deep ruby. Intense and fruity nose of red cherry, currant, cedar, and a hint of mocha or spice. Lighter bodied than it looks, but the palette is awash with a mouth full of tannins with moderate grip. Very dry finish. Great accompaniment while young to my birthday ribeye steak, but could easily age for years to integrate tannins and develop the flavors. 15% ABV.

2011v. This sangiovese/cab blend is under those new "gran selezione" classifications of Chianti. Pours a deep ruby. Intense and fruity nose of red cherry, currant, cedar, and a hint of mocha or spice. Lighter bodied than it looks, but the palette is awash with a mouth full of tannins with moderate grip. Very dry finish. Great accompaniment while young to my birthday ribeye steak, but could easily age for years to integrate tannins and develop the flavors. 15% ABV.

Dec 30th, 2016
Sean Lowry

2011v. This sangiovese/cab blend is under those new "gran selezione" classifications of Chianti. Pours a deep ruby. Intense and fruity nose of red cherry, currant, cedar, and a hint of mocha or spice. Lighter bodied than it looks, but the palette is awash with a mouth full of tannins with moderate grip. Very dry finish. Great accompaniment while young to my birthday ribeye steak, but could easily age for years to integrate tannins and develop the flavors. 15% ABV.

2011v. This sangiovese/cab blend is under those new "gran selezione" classifications of Chianti. Pours a deep ruby. Intense and fruity nose of red cherry, currant, cedar, and a hint of mocha or spice. Lighter bodied than it looks, but the palette is awash with a mouth full of tannins with moderate grip. Very dry finish. Great accompaniment while young to my birthday ribeye steak, but could easily age for years to integrate tannins and develop the flavors. 15% ABV.

Dec 30th, 2016
Elyse Lambert

Fontodi showing well. Great balance and definition. Again impressed with this producer. Very lovely to drink. I want more

Fontodi showing well. Great balance and definition. Again impressed with this producer. Very lovely to drink. I want more

Nov 16th, 2016
LT Hong

Good nose with nuances of red fruits, cherries. Palate balanced, with sufficient acid, smooth tannins, underlying plum, light meaty with good finish. 12.02.16

Good nose with nuances of red fruits, cherries. Palate balanced, with sufficient acid, smooth tannins, underlying plum, light meaty with good finish. 12.02.16

Feb 23rd, 2016
Nicke E

Ruby color with some blue tones.

Big crisp scent. Rubarb, cherry, herbs, tobaco.

Very nice and powerful tannins, long wundeful aftertaste, herbs ,chocolate, good acidity, vanilla.

Ruby color with some blue tones.

Big crisp scent. Rubarb, cherry, herbs, tobaco.

Very nice and powerful tannins, long wundeful aftertaste, herbs ,chocolate, good acidity, vanilla.

Oct 17th, 2015