ORGANICALLY FARMED
WINE SPECTATOR 96 POINTS - This red is tightly wound, linear in profile and full of black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, fresh loam and mineral flavors, supported by lively acidity and dense, suave tannins that integrate nicely with the tension and silky texture. Shows terrific length.
DECANTER 95 POINTS - "First produced in 1985, Vigna del Sorbo sits alongside Flaccianello at the apex of Fontodi’s range. It was elevated from Riserva to Gran Selezione with the introduction of the category in 2014. The vineyard extends over eight hectares with the oldest plantings now well over 50 years old. The 2020 is slow to reveal itself – even with coaxing, aromas aren’t completely forthcoming. Eventually, subtle hints of sundried tomato and grilled herbs evolve to darker tones of violet and liquorice. True to its western Panzano origins, the framework is firm and sturdy. Tight with a concentrated core but not overly dense, there's a richness to the tannins. Finishes with savoury black plum and toast."
ANTONIO GALLONI, VINOUS 95+ POINTS - "The 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is one of the most backward editions of this wine I can remember tasting. Dark and almost somber, the Vigna del Sorbo packs a ton of intensity in its deceptively mid-weight frame. In many vintages, Vigna del Sorbo is quite showy in its youth. That is not at all the case with the 2020, a wine that will require many years to be at its best. Hints of lavender, dried herbs, plum and graphite appear over time, but the 2020 is very clearly an infant. There is a feeling of youthful austerity (in a positive sense) that I find quite alluring. The 2020 Sorbo is a wine for those who can wait.
Fontodi is among the most highly regarded producers in Tuscany, from their outstanding calling card Chianti Classico to their flagship Flaccianello (all made from Sangiovese). Their estate lies in the heart of Chianti Classico lies outside of the village of Panzano, with vineyards in the famous and prestigious “Conca d’Oro” (the golden shell), a natural amphitheatre. For the Gran Selezione category, they source from a single, organically farmed vineyard of Sangiovese, Vigna del Sorbo. Lying on a south-facing slope at moderately high altitude, the fruit has a generous but firm tannic and acid structure, with layers of aromas and flavors led by dark-red fruits made darker and spicier by the aging in small French oak barrels (barrique), a significant number of them being new. Complex, but with an austerity that demands more years in bottle to unfurl its true glory.
WINE SPECTATOR 96 POINTS - This red is tightly wound, linear in profile and full of black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, fresh loam and mineral flavors, supported by lively acidity and dense, suave tannins that integrate nicely with the tension and silky texture. Shows terrific length.
DECANTER 95 POINTS - "First produced in 1985, Vigna del Sorbo sits alongside Flaccianello at the apex of Fontodi’s range. It was elevated from Riserva to Gran Selezione with the introduction of the category in 2014. The vineyard extends over eight hectares with the oldest plantings now well over 50 years old. The 2020 is slow to reveal itself – even with coaxing, aromas aren’t completely forthcoming. Eventually, subtle hints of sundried tomato and grilled herbs evolve to darker tones of violet and liquorice. True to its western Panzano origins, the framework is firm and sturdy. Tight with a concentrated core but not overly dense, there's a richness to the tannins. Finishes with savoury black plum and toast."
ANTONIO GALLONI, VINOUS 95+ POINTS - "The 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is one of the most backward editions of this wine I can remember tasting. Dark and almost somber, the Vigna del Sorbo packs a ton of intensity in its deceptively mid-weight frame. In many vintages, Vigna del Sorbo is quite showy in its youth. That is not at all the case with the 2020, a wine that will require many years to be at its best. Hints of lavender, dried herbs, plum and graphite appear over time, but the 2020 is very clearly an infant. There is a feeling of youthful austerity (in a positive sense) that I find quite alluring. The 2020 Sorbo is a wine for those who can wait.
Fontodi is among the most highly regarded producers in Tuscany, from their outstanding calling card Chianti Classico to their flagship Flaccianello (all made from Sangiovese). Their estate lies in the heart of Chianti Classico lies outside of the village of Panzano, with vineyards in the famous and prestigious “Conca d’Oro” (the golden shell), a natural amphitheatre. For the Gran Selezione category, they source from a single, organically farmed vineyard of Sangiovese, Vigna del Sorbo. Lying on a south-facing slope at moderately high altitude, the fruit has a generous but firm tannic and acid structure, with layers of aromas and flavors led by dark-red fruits made darker and spicier by the aging in small French oak barrels (barrique), a significant number of them being new. Complex, but with an austerity that demands more years in bottle to unfurl its true glory.
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