Azienda Agricola Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2013

Ratings on Delectable

Bassel Sommelier Delectable Pro

Tough vintage, closed at first, but then opens up with a bouquet of berries, but very high alcohol level, 15%

Tough vintage, closed at first, but then opens up with a bouquet of berries, but very high alcohol level, 15%

9.3

Sipping Fine Wine Delectable Pro

Winery is located in the heart of Chianti Classico in the valley which lies south of the town of Panzano and is called the "Conca d’Oro" (the golden shell) because of its amphitheatre shape. Aromas of dried fruits and oak notes from 24 months of aging. On the palate sweet cherry flavors with tobacco and floral tones. Fine dusty tannins, well balanced, long finish ending with earthy mineral character. Pricy but one of the best I’ve tasted.

Winery is located in the heart of Chianti Classico in the valley which lies south of the town of Panzano and is called the "Conca d’Oro" (the golden shell) because of its amphitheatre shape. Aromas of dried fruits and oak notes from 24 months of aging. On the palate sweet cherry flavors with tobacco and floral tones. Fine dusty tannins, well balanced, long finish ending with earthy mineral character. Pricy but one of the best I’ve tasted.

9.3

Ethan Karas

Great as always

Great as always

9.3

Joe DAscoli

Classic with great depth of red fruits.

Classic with great depth of red fruits.

9.3

Joe DAscoli

Love it

Love it

9.4

Joe DAscoli

Another favorite

Another favorite

9.3

Freek Welter

96+

96+

9.6

Stephen Mandy

Massive dark intense wine of pure Sangiovese from old vines. This is an infant and should cellar well for many years. Drink again in 2013.

Massive dark intense wine of pure Sangiovese from old vines. This is an infant and should cellar well for many years. Drink again in 2013.

9.0

Min Liu

Strong fruit forward nose. Rich, silky, and tannic. Red ripe cherries. Could definitely age for a few more years to tone it down a bit. Overall, quite excellent!

Strong fruit forward nose. Rich, silky, and tannic. Red ripe cherries. Could definitely age for a few more years to tone it down a bit. Overall, quite excellent!

9.0

Eric Waxman

Although younger than I would normally consume, this was an excellent Chianti. Classic cherry flavors with a little leather on the nose. Will only get better.

Although younger than I would normally consume, this was an excellent Chianti. Classic cherry flavors with a little leather on the nose. Will only get better.

9.3

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