Concerto di Fonterutoli
Toscana IGT
£52.00 GBP
Decanter
96 Pts
James Suckling
96 Pts
Wine Advocate
95 Pts
Jane Anson
95 Pts
The legend goes on since 1981
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2013
2011
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Alcohol 14.50% |
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Total acidity 5.80% |
Vineyards location Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l. |
Soil Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone |
Vineyards age 18 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.600 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 20th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 14 - 18 days |
Ageing 18 months in small french oak barrels: Tonneaux (Sangiovese), Barriques (Cab.Sauv.) |
Finissage 3 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling June 2024 |
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Available on the market September 2024 |
Production 38.000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt |
Cases Wooden case |
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First vintage 1981 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine |
.Pdf
Download Concerto_di_Fonterutoli_2022_ITA
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Awards
Wine Advocate 95 Pts | |||
Harvest
The 2022 harvest year was characterised by a mild winter, but with scarce rainfall. Springtime temperatures where initially within the average for the period, and then gradually rose; this increase allowed for the homogenous and constant vegetative growth of the plants. The budding stage on Sangiovese vines began around the 10th April, and was found to shift based on the different pedoclimatic characteristics of our vineyards. The high temperatures and low rainfall accompanied the formation and subsequent flowering of the inflorescences, which took place on the 16th May, up to fruit-setting of the clusters.
The summer was also particularly dry, giving the grapes unique characteristics: the exposure of the clusters to high temperatures from the very first stages of their growth thickened the skins, ensuring the grapes held up well during the ripening stage. In terms of plant-protection, the paucity of rainfall, combined with the high temperatures and humidity levels within normal values, allowed using a targeted approach against the principal grape plant diseases and pests.
Overall, the harvest was more than satisfactory in terms of health of the grapes, with a reduction of the volume produced, due to the scarce rainfall, that affected the weight of the grape clusters.
Beginning of the harvest: September 1st, 2022
End of the harvest: October 6th, 2022
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 440-621 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 5.455,39 °C
Evaluation: Good
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Alcohol 14.19% |
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Total acidity 5.92% |
Vineyards location Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l. |
Soil Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone |
Vineyards age 17 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.600 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 28th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 14 - 18 days |
Ageing 18 months in small french oak barrels: Tonneaux (Sangiovese), Barriques (Cab.Sauv.) |
Finissage 3 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling June 2023 |
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Available on the market September 2023 |
Production 35.000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt |
Cases Wooden case |
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First vintage 1981 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine |
.Pdf
Download Concerto_di_Fonterutoli_2021_ITA
Download Concerto_di_Fonterutoli_2021_ENG
Awards
Vinous 94 Pts | James Suckling 95 Pts | Decanter 96 Pts | Wine Advocate 95 Pts |
Falstaff 96 Pts |
Harvest
The year 2021 was distinguished by a cold winter with little precipitation. An (initially) cool spring with adequate rainfall was followed by a long, hot summer but with good diurnal temperature variations that allowed excellent completion of the grape ripening process. Worthy of note, an initial delayed development of the vines that resolved itself as the season progressed.
The harvest was extremely rewarding, in terms of performance and excellent quality and health of the grapes going to cellar; these grapes will yield rich, well-structured wines thanks to their thick, but well-balanced, fresh skins.
There was a slight decrease in quantity, due to the insufficient rain during the winter which hindered budding in the early-maturing areas.
Beginning of the harvest: September 9th, 2021
End of the harvest: October 13th, 2021
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 503,1 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4.511,3 °C
Evaluation: Very good
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Alcohol 14.00% |
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Total acidity 6.00% |
Vineyards location Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l. |
Soil Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone |
Vineyards age 16 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.600 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 21st |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 14 - 18 days |
Ageing 18 months in small french oak barrels: Tonneaux (Sangiovese), Barriques (Cab.Sauv.) |
Finissage 3 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling July 2022 |
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Available on the market November 2022 |
Production 35.000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt |
Cases Wooden case |
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First vintage 1981 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine |
.Pdf
Download Concerto_di_Fonterutoli_2020_ITA
Download Concerto_di_Fonterutoli_2020_ENG
Awards
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James Suckling 96 Pts |
Vinous 95 Pts |
Jane Anson 95 Pts |
Winescritic.com 94 Pts |
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Wine Advocate 94 Pts |
Decanter 9 Pts |
Falstaff 94 Pts |
Harvest
The winter of 2020 was cold with moderate rainfall. After a cool spring with adequate, well-spaced showers, the wide diurnal temperature range over the long hot summer was sufficient to ensure a smooth and problem-free ripening of the grapes. The process was also helped by rains in June and September which reduced water stress, and by an absence of pests or disease.
A season characterised by average temperatures and well-spaced rainfall gave rise to a highly satisfying harvest of top-quality grapes. With their thick skins and well-ripened phenols, these grapes will produce wines which combine fullness and structure with balance and freshness.
The one less positive note was a lower yield due to a few cold nights in early April which affected bud burst in areas where this took place early.
Beginning of the harvest: September 7th
End of the harvest: October 7th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 468 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3608 °C
Evaluation: Very good
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Alcohol 14.46% |
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Total acidity 5.58% |
Vineyards location Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l. |
Soil Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone |
Vineyards age 15 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.600 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 28th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 14 - 18 days |
Ageing 18 months in small french oak barrels: Tonneaux (Sangiovese), Barriques (Cab.Sauv.) |
Finissage 3 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling July 2021 |
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Available on the market November 2021 |
Production 32.000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt |
Cases Wooden case |
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First vintage 1981 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine |
.Pdf
Download Concerto_di_Fonterutoli_2019_ITA
Download Concerto_di_Fonterutoli_2019_ENG
Awards
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Jane Anson 97 Pts |
Decanter 96 Pts |
Wine Advocate 95+ Pts |
Winescritic.com 95 Pts |
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James Suckling 95 Pts |
Vinous 95 Pts |
Falstaff 94 Pts |
BIbenda 5 Grapes |
Harvest
The 2019 harvest recalled the great vintages of the 1980s. This was a 'classic' year, with nature and nurture coming together to create something truly exceptional. Winter temperatures were below average and rainfall was low, with unusually warm weather at the end of February. However, stormy squalls through spring and late into summer replenished the water table and made up for the lack of winter rainfall. They also slowed down plant development in the early stages.
The summer was consistently hot, but without extreme temperatures or excessive rainfall. September continued fine, with a significant range in diurnal temperatures.
No pathogens compromised the excellent health of the grapes. Bud fruitfulness was within the norm and the good condition of the foliage showed just how well balanced the plants were in this extremely fine year.
By harvest time the grapes were perfect, thanks to the prevailing climatic conditions and the leaf removal which was carried out in early September. Both these factors contributed to optimal ripening of all grapes across our various production zones.
Beginning of the harvest: September 4th
End of the harvest: October 17th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 590 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3580 °C
Evaluation: Outstanding
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Alcohol 14.10% |
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Total acidity 5.90% |
Vineyards location Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l. |
Soil Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone |
Vineyards age 14 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.600 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 21st |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 14 - 18 days |
Ageing 18 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 70% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling July 2020 |
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Available on the market December 2020 |
Production 26.500 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt |
Cases Wooden case |
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First vintage 1981 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine |
Food pairing Spiced dishes, stewed game, aged cheeses |
.Pdf
Download Concerto_di_Fonterutoli_2018_ITA
Download Concerto_di_Fonterutoli_2018_ENG
Awards
Winescritic.com 95 Pts | Wine Spectator 95 Pts | Vinous 94 Pts | James Suckling 94 Pts |
Wine Advocate 94 Pts | Falstaff 92 Pts | Merano Wine Festival Gold Medal | Jane Anson 93 Pts |
Harvest
The 2018 vintage was characterised by a dynamic winter, with northern currents in December and February and a mild climate in January, with abundant rainfall, both of snow and rain, which offset the serious water deficit of the previous years. Spring brought about temperatures above the seasonal average together with abundant rainfall. The budding was early but showed no problems.
From 10 June on, temperatures started to rise again and, in the Chianti Classico area, the summer was good with uniform rainfall. July and August were as usual, while September was marked by a series of sunny days with a large temperature range between day and night, which allowed the grapes to reach the correct phenolic and aromatic ripeness. In short, this harvest was very satisfying harvest from a quantitative and, especially, a qualitative point of view.
Beginning of the harvest: September 12th
End of the harvest: October 8th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 491 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3666 °C
Evaluation: Very good
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Alcohol 13.53% |
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Total acidity 5.85% |
Vineyards location Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l. |
Soil Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone |
Vineyards age 19 - 34 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.600 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 6th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 14 - 18 days |
Ageing 18 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 70% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling July 2019 |
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Available on the market February 2020 |
Production 13.800 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt |
First vintage 1981 |
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Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine |
Food pairing Spiced dishes, stewed game, aged cheeses |
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.Pdf
Download Concerto_di_Fonterutoli_2017_ITA
Download Concerto_di_Fonterutoli_2017_ENG
Awards
Wine Spectator 93 Pts | James Suckling 93 Pts | Wine Advocate 93 Pts | Vinous 93 Pts |
I Vini di Veronelli 93 Pts | Bibenda 5 Grapes | Jane Anson 92 Pts |
Harvest
The 2017 harvest was unparalleled thanks to climatic events which followed one another in an unusual and extraordinary way.
After a frost on 20 April, in spring and summer there was little rainfall and summer temperatures reached high peaks, thus leading to water stress, with a reduced swelling of the grapes and a clear drop in the weight of the bunches in general.
The harvest began well in advance on the earliest vines. As regards Sangiovese, we courageously decided to wait for the September rains, when about 130 mm rain fell in 20 days together with a considerable lowering of the temperature (with minimum values dropping to 5 ° C), which gave a twist to the remaining grapes on the grapevines.
Therefore, the grapes had a heterogeneous quality, with peaks of excellence, a global level well beyond the expectations. 2017 is one of the classic vintages where the achievement of important results requires much experience and a careful management of each vineyard through the adoption of a customised approach to each parcel.
Beginning of the harvest: 21 August
End of the harvest: 28 September
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 257,6 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3638,45 °C
Evaluation: Good
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Alcohol 14.10% |
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Total acidity 6.11% |
Vineyards location Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l. |
Soil Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone |
Vineyards age 18 - 33 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.600 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 23rd |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 14 - 18 days |
Ageing 18 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 70% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling August 2018 |
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Available on the market February 2019 |
Production 37.000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt - 18 lt |
Cases 6 bottles wooden box (375 - 750 ml), single wooden case (other formats) |
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First vintage 1981 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine |
Food pairing Spiced dishes, stewed game, aged cheeses |
.Pdf
Download Concerto_2016_ITA
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Awards
Vinous 95 Pts | James Suckling 94-95 Pts | Wine Advocate 95 Pts | Falstaff 93 Pts |
Doctor Wine 93 Pts | Bibenda 5 Grapes | Jane Anson 93 Pts |
Harvest
Mild and rainy winter with temperatures above the seasonal averages; spring and early summer rainy as well. At the end of June the rain stopped and the temperatures rose, thus marking the beginning of summer on 21 June.
The summer was characterised by warm but generally not hot days, with changes in the temperatures during the day influencing the quality of the grapes. At the end of August and especially from the middle of September to the first week of October, greater changes in the temperatures between the day and the night have been observed, alongside with a long-term stability, thus creating the ideal conditions for the ripening of the bunches with the accumulation of aromatic substances and polyphenols culminating with the great quality of the 2016 vintage.
Upon the harvest, the grapes were globally healthy and the refinement in the cellars proved the high quality of the grapes picked up.
Beginning of the harvest: 10 September
End of the harvest: 11 October
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 484.4 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4,240.2°C
Evaluation: Outstanding
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Alcohol 14.47% |
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Total acidity 5.90% |
Vineyards location Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l. |
Soil Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone |
Vineyards age 17 - 32 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.600 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 28th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 14 - 18 days |
Ageing 18 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 70% new) |
Bottling February 2017 |
Available on the market September 2017 |
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Production 25.000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt - 18 lt |
First vintage 1981 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
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Key description Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine |
Food pairing Spiced dishes, stewed game, aged cheeses |
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.Pdf
Download Concerto_2015_ITA
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Awards
James Suckling 96 Pts | Vinous 94 Pts | Wine Advocate 92 Pts | Wine Spectator 92 Pts |
I Vini di Veronelli 92 Pts | Bibenda 4 Grapes | Jane Anson 95 Pts |
Harvest
The vintage 2015 was characterized by a rainy winter which resulted in a good supply of water. A mild spring and an hot summer.
Some rainfall in late July and after mid August led to a drop in temperatures, which have established the ideal conditions for the good ripening of the grapes with the accumulation of aromatic substances and polyphenol, ideal to produce a balanced wine, rich in structure, with complex aromas and long aging potential.
Beginning of the harvest: 7/09
End of the harvest: 8/10
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 228mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3739°C
Evaluation: Very Good / Outstanding
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Alcohol 13.86% |
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Total acidity 6.15% |
Vineyards location Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l. |
Soil Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone |
Vineyards age 15 - 30 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.600 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from October 9th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 14 - 18 days |
Ageing 18 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 70% new) |
Bottling August 2016 |
Available on the market September 2016 |
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Production 14.500 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt |
First vintage 1981 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
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Key description Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine |
Food pairing Spiced dishes, stewed game, aged cheeses |
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.Pdf
Download Concerto_2013_ITA
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Awards
Wine Advocate 94 Pts | James Suckling 93 Pts | Vinous 90 Pts | Merano Wine Festival Excellence Certificate |
Jane Anson 95 Pts |
Harvest
The winter months were characterized by average temperatures, with days well under 0°C degrees; the rainfall during the first 7 months was 35% above the average quantity, especially in July, when several storms led to a particularly high attention on the plant health defense.
The ripening of the grapes processed gradually, taking the right time for a slow and perfect maturation, that facilitates the synthesis of the quality elements with accumulation of the polyphenols. The condition of high temperature range between night and day especially took place in the middle of July and August.
The year was particularly demanding from the agronomic point of view, but the quality of the grapes was definitely pleasing.
Beginning of the harvest: Sept. 26
End of the harvest: Oct.12
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 290 mm (11.4 inches)
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3582°C
Evaluation: Good
Technical sheet
Winery Castello di Fonterutoli | Winery location Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (SI) | Grape varieties 80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon | Alcohol 13,60% |
Vineyards location Fonterutoli: 450 m.a.s.l. Siepi 260 m.a.s.l. | Soil Rocky - coming from decomposed | Vineyards age 13 - 28 years | Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines for hectare 5,600 - 7,500 piante | Harvest Hand picked starting from September 20th | Fermentation temperature 26-28 °C | Period of Maceration 14-18 days |
Ageing 18 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt, 70% new) | Bottling February 2014 | Available in the market December 2014 | Production 330 6-bottles wooden box (750 ml), 330 single wooden case (1,5 lt) |
First vintage 1981 | Ageing potential Over 20 years | Key descriptors Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine | Food pairing Spiced dishes, stewed game, aged cheeses |
.Pdf
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Awards
Jane Anson 93 Pts |
Harvest
Perfect performance until the end of July / first week of August, given the high rainfall during the winter / spring which created excellent water reserves in the soil; the most critical moment was the middle of August to first week of September due to two extreme heat waves. Two providential rainfalls on July 27 and early September allowed the vines to resume their activities of synthesis of metabolites in the berries; further help came after the first week of September, by the sudden lowering of temperature in the evenings thus creating a greater temperature range.
The quality of the grapes from a health point of view was exceptional, given the almost total absence of rot. From the analytical and taste point of view, the grapes were very rich in sugars, but with great differences in the maturation and quality of the grapes is the diversity of "micro-terroirs".
Beginning of the harvest: Aug.25
End of the harvest: Sep.30
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 181 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3692°C
Evaluation: Good
Made in Italy | Allergens: contains sulphites
One of the first Supertuscans ever produced
Concerto di Fonterutoli, which first saw the light of day in 1981, is one of the first ten wines that spawned the legend of the Supertuscans in a decade which marked a historic turnabout in Tuscan winemaking. Thanks to the enlightened contribution of this mere handful of wines, all of them striclty from the Chianti region save one, the term "Supertuscan" rapidaly gained a reputation in the world as a category on its own, suddenly finding itself up to competing with areas of such unquestioned pedigree as Bordeaux, and adding new lustre to the image of Italian wine in general.
The taste of a legend
Concerto's first vintage was an outright experiment resulting in only fifteen barriques - the very first barriques ever to be used at Fonterutoli - jealously guarded in our historic cellars for eighteen months. At the first tasting after all those months, the combination of the two varietals proved to be so perfectly balanced that they immediately brought to mind a symphony. In fact Marchesa Carla Mazzei was instantly prompted to christen the wine Concerto, a name that perfectly captures the harmony achieved between the two cépages and the faultless symphony in the complex notes of flavour that characterise the wine.