Castello Fonterutoli
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
£39.00 GBP
Gardini Notes
97+ Pts
James Suckling
95 Pts
Falstaff
95 Pts
Decanter
92 Pts
Gran Selezione since 1995
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Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese: 6 clones + 8 estate massal selection |
Alcohol 14,00% |
Total acidity 6,10‰ |
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Vineyards location The best estate parcels in Castellina in Chianti, "Fonterutoli": 470 (1,540 ft) a.s.l.; S, S/W exposure |
Soil "Alberese" and limestone, extremely rich in texture |
Vineyards age 25-35 years |
Training system Spur-cordon traning and Guyot |
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Nr. of vines for hectare 5,800 - 7,500 |
Harvest Hand picked starting from September 24th |
Vinification In stainless steel trunk-conic vats |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 15-16 days |
Ageing 18 months in french oak barrels (500 lt, 50% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling December 2023 |
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Available on the market July 2024 |
Production 47,000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt |
First vintage 1995 |
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Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key descriptors Perfect combination of elegance, structure and mineraal character |
Food pairing Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses |
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.Pdf
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Awards
James Suckling 95 Pts | Vinous 95 Pts | Wine Advocate 95 Pts | Sarah Heller MW 93 Pts |
Falstaff 94 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
Winery Castello di Fonterutoli | Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana | Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese: 6 clones + 8 estate massal selection | Alcohol 14,00% |
Total acidity 5,70% | Vineyards location The best estate parcels in Castellina in Chianti, "Fonterutoli": 470 (1,540 ft) a.s.l.; S, S/W exposure | Soil "Alberese" and limestone, extremely rich in texture | Vineyards age 25-35 years |
Training system Spur-cordon traning and Guyot | Nr. of vines for hectare 5,800 - 7,500 | Harvest Hand picked starting from September 23rd | Vinification In stainless steel trunk-conic vats |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C | Period of maceration 15-16 days | Ageing 18 months in french oak barrels (500 lt, 50% new) | Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling December 2022 | Available on the market July 2023 | Production 56,600 bottles | Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt |
First vintage 1995 | Ageing potential Over 20 years | Key descriptors Perfect combination of elegance, structure and mineraal character | Food pairing Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses |
.Pdf
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Awards
Gardini Notes 96 Punti | Vinous 92 Pts | Wine Advocate 94 Pts | Falstaff 95 Pts |
Vinum 93 Pts | Wine Spectator 93 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 100% Sangiovese: 6 clones + 8 estate massal selections |
Alcohol 13.50% |
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Total acidity 6.00% |
Vineyards location Castellina in Chianti, "Fonterutoli": 470 m (1,540 ft) a.s.l.; S, S/W exposure |
Soil "Alberese" and limestone, extremely rich in texture |
Vineyards age 25 - 30 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.800 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked September 30th |
Vinification In stainless steel trunk-conic vats |
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Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
Period of maceration 15 - 16 days |
Ageing 18 months in french oak barrels (500 lt, 50% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
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Bottling December 2021 |
Available on the market July 2022 |
Production 60.000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt |
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First vintage 1995 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Perfect combination of elegance, structure and mineral character |
Food pairing Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses |
.Pdf
Download Castello_Fonterutoli_2019_ITA
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Awards
Gardini Notes 97+ Pts | Winescritic.com 97 Pts | James Suckling 95 Pts | Falstaff 95 Pts |
Doctor Wine 94 Pts | Decanter 92 Pts | Vinous 91 Pts | Wine Advocate 94+ Pts |
Wine Spectator 93 Pts |
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 100% Sangiovese: 6 clones + 8 estate massal selections |
Alcohol 13.83% |
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Total acidity 6.11% |
Vineyards location Castellina in Chianti, "Fonterutoli": 470 m (1,540 ft) a.s.l.; S, S/W exposure |
Soil "Alberese" and limestone, extremely rich in texture |
Vineyards age 25 - 30 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.800 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked September 20th |
Vinification In stainless steel trunk-conic vats |
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Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
Period of maceration 15 - 16 days |
Ageing 18 months in french oak barrels (500 lt, 50% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
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Bottling January 2021 |
Available on the market July 2021 |
Production 63000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt |
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First vintage 1995 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Perfect combination of elegance, structure and mineral character |
Food pairing Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses |
.Pdf
Download Castello_Fonterutoli_2018_ITA
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Awards
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Gardini Notes 97+ Pts |
Winescritic.com 96 Pts |
Falstaff 95 Pts |
Doctor Wine 94 Pts |
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Decanter 94 Pts |
James Suckling 94 Pts |
Decanter World Wine Awards 93 Pts |
Wine Advocate 93 Pts |
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Vinous 92 Pts |
Decanter 92 Pts |
Wein.plus 92 Pts |
Wine Spectator 92 Pts |
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Bibenda 5 Grapes |
Vini Buoni d'Italia 4 Stars |
Vitae 3 Vines |
Gambero Rosso 2 Glasses |
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 100% Sangiovese: 6 clones + 8 estate massal selections |
Alcohol 13.80% |
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Total acidity 6.20% |
Vineyards location Castellina in Chianti, "Fonterutoli": 470 m (1,540 ft) a.s.l.; S, S/W exposure |
Soil "Alberese" and limestone, extremely rich in texture |
Vineyards age 25 - 30 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.800 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked September 22nd |
Vinification In stainless steel trunk-conic vats |
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Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
Period of maceration 15 - 16 days |
Ageing 18 months in french oak barrels (500 lt, 50% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
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Bottling January 2020 |
Available on the market July 2020 |
Production 40000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt |
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First vintage 1995 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Perfect combination of elegance, structure and mineral character |
Food pairing Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses |
.Pdf
Download Castello_Fonterutoli_2017_ITA
Download Castello_Fonterutoli_2017_ENG
Awards
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Decanter World Wine Awards 97 Pts |
James Suckling 96 Pts |
Falstaff 95 Pts |
Doctor Wine 95 Pts |
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Decanter 93 Pts |
I Vini di Veronelli 93 Pts |
Wine Advocate 93 Pts |
Wine Spectator 92 Pts |
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Vinous 92 Pts |
Wine Enthusiast 90 Pts |
Vini Buoni d'Italia 4 Stars |
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 92% Sangiovese, 8% Malvasia Nera and Colorino |
Alcohol 14.44% |
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Total acidity 6.12% |
Vineyards location Castellina in Chianti, "Fonterutoli": 470 m (1,540 ft) a.s.l.; S, S/W exposure |
Soil "Alberese" and limestone, extremely rich in texture |
Vineyards age 15 - 30 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.800 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked September 23rd |
Period of maceration 15 - 18 days |
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Ageing 20 months in small french oak barrels (225 and 500 lt / 60% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling November 2018 |
Available on the market Luglio 2019 |
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Production 67.000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt |
First vintage 1995 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
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Key description Great structure, complex dried flowers, bouquet, very rich and persistent |
Food pairing Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses |
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.Pdf
Download Castello_Fonterutoli_2016_ITA
Download Castello_Fonterutoli_2016_ENG
Awards
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Decanter 97+ Pts |
Falstaff 96 Pts |
James Suckling 95 Pts |
Wine Advocate 95 Pts |
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Doctor Wine 94 Pts |
Wine Spectator 94 Pts |
Wine & Spirits 93 Pts |
Vinous 93 Pts |
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Wein.plus 92 Pts |
Decanter 90 Pts |
Vini Buoni d'Italia 4 Stars |
Jancis Robinson 17 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
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 92% Sangiovese, 8% Malvasia Nera and Colorino |
Alcohol 14.26% |
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Total acidity 6.01% |
Vineyards location Castellina in Chianti, "Fonterutoli": 470 m (1,540 ft) a.s.l.; S, S/W exposure |
Soil "Alberese" and limestone, extremely rich in texture |
Vineyards age 15 - 30 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.800 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked September 30th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 15 - 16 days |
Ageing 20 months in small french oak barrels (225 and 500 lt / 60% new) |
Bottling December 2017 |
Available on the market July 2018 |
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Production 65.000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt |
First vintage 1995 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
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Key description Great structure, complex dried flowers, bouquet, very rich and persistent |
Food pairing Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses |
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.Pdf
Download Castello_Fonterutoli_2015_ITA
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Awards
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Decanter 96 Pts |
James Suckling 96 Pts |
Falstaff 95 Pts |
Wine Advocate 94 Pts |
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I Vini di Veronelli 94 Pts |
Gardini Notes 94 Pts |
Doctor Wine 94 Pts |
Vinous 91 Pts |
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Wine & Spirits 91 Pts |
Vini Buoni d'Italia 4 Stars |
Bibenda 4 Grapes |
Jancis Robinson 16,5 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 92% Sangiovese, 8% Malvasia Nera and Colorino |
Alcohol 13.70% |
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Total acidity 6.00% |
Vineyards location Castellina in Chianti, "Fonterutoli": 470 m (1,540 ft) a.s.l.; S, S/W exposure |
Soil "Alberese" and limestone, extremely rich in texture |
Vineyards age 12 - 30 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.800 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked September 25th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 15 - 18 days |
Ageing 20 months in small french oak barrels (225 and 500 lt / 60% new) |
Bottling June 2016 |
Available on the market March 2017 |
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Production 60.000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt |
First vintage 1995 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
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Key description Great structure, complex dried flowers, bouquet, very rich and persistent |
Food pairing Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses |
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.Pdf
Download Castello_Fonterutoli_2013_ITA
Download Castello_Fonterutoli_2013_ENG
Awards
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Decanter 95 Pts |
Wine Spectator 95 Pts |
Wine Advocate 94 Pts |
I Vini di Veronelli 94 Pts |
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James Suckling 92 Pts |
Vinous 91 Pts |
Wine Enthusiast 91 Pts |
Vini buoni d'Italia 4 Stars |
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
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 92% Sangiovese, 8% Malvasia Nera and Colorino |
Alcohol 13.73% |
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Total acidity 6.43% |
Vineyards location Castellina in Chianti, "Fonterutoli": 470 m (1,540 ft) a.s.l.; S, S/W exposure |
Soil "Alberese" and limestone, extremely rich in texture |
Vineyards age 10 - 25 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 5.800 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked September 24th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 15 - 18 days |
Ageing 20 months in small french oak barrels (225 and 500 lt / 60% new) |
Bottling June 2015 |
Available on the market March 2016 |
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Production 25.000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt |
First vintage 1995 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
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Key description Great structure, complex dried flowers, bouquet, very rich and persistent |
Food pairing Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses |
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Awards
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Doctor Wine 97 Pts |
Gardini Notes 95 Pts |
James Suckling 93 Pts |
I Vini di Veronelli 92 Pts |
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Wine Enthusiast 92 Pts |
Wine Advocate 91 Pts |
Decanter 90 Pts |
Wine Spectator 90 Pts |
Harvest
Anomalous weather during the winter period, where there were very few precipitations with a snowfall in February. The months of June, July and August have been characterized by an almost total absence of rain, with temperatures above the seasonal average. A decisive change in weather in the last week of August and the first seven days of September gave a positive turn to the season; there were a significant drop in temperatures for both minimum and maximum temperatures, allowing the plants to resume "work" in an optimal manner and consequently arrive to the ripening of the grapes in very good conditions. The grapes have not had any problems and have arrived to the cellar in optimum conditions. This vintage from a quantitative point of view, gave us a reduction of about 25% -30% of the grapes compared to the previous years. The agronomical judgment on the vintage is on average good, with peaks of excellence for some of the Sangiovese grapes.
Beginning of the harvest: Aug.29
End of the harvest: Oct.10
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 369,8 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3723°C
Evaluation: Very good
Technical sheet
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 92% Sangiovese, 8% Malvasia Nera and Colorino |
Alcohol 13.70% |
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Total acidity 6.30% |
Vineyards location 50 different estate parcels, altitude: 220 - 550 m. (722 - 1,804 ft) a.s.l. |
Soil Alberese and Galestro (limestone) |
Vineyards age 10 - 25 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 4.500 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked September 29th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28° C |
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Period of maceration 15 - 18 days |
Ageing 20 months in small french oak barrels (225 and 500 lt / 60% new) |
Bottling June 2014 |
Available on the market March 2015 |
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Production 55.000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt |
First vintage 1995 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
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Key description Great structure, complex dried flowers, bouquet, very rich and persistent |
Food pairing Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses |
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.Pdf
Download Castello_Fonterutoli_2011_ITA
Download Castello_Fonterutoli_2011_ENG
Awards
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Falstaff 94 Pts |
Wine Advocate 93 Pts |
James Suckling 93 Pts |
Vinous 92 Pts |
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Bibenda 5 Glasses |
I Vini di Veronelli 3 Pts |
Jancis Robinson 15,5 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
Technical sheet
Awards
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Winescritic.com 95 Pts |
Vinous 94+ Pts |
James Suckling 94 Pts |
Wine Advocate 94 Pts |
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Wine Enthusiast 93 Pts |
Doctor Wine 92 Pts |
Decanter 91 Pts |
Vinous 90 Pts |
Harvest
The winter period was characterized by temperatures below average with heavy rain and 3 snow storms; spring was cool and wet. From the end of June, the entry of a large area of high pressure brought a long period of sunny and dry weather with peaks of high temperatures in the last week of July which were slightly above the average for the period. The maturation continued throughout the period of September in a very slow and regular manner; the harvest was completed at the end of October (precisely 26/10). The final evaluation is intended to be an exceptional vintage for us, both regarding the quality of the grapes that have a good range of phenolic content and extraction with the potentials of a great vintage for longevity and aging of wines.
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 488,0 mm (19.2 inches)
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3421,7°C
Evaluation: Outstanding
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Made in Italy | Allergens: contains sulphites
3 Cru
3 Municipalities
3 Gran Selezione
Historically, Castello di Fonterutoli's vineyards, have always lain within the territory of three adjoining Chianti Classico municipalities: Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga and Radda in Chianti.
Fonterutoli
Castellina in Chianti
Aspect: South - Southwest
Altitude: 470 mt a.s.l.
Soil: rocky Alberese, with a high limeston content and a rich skeleton texture
Microclimate: a perfect balance between a medium to high hilly position and a vineyards angled to catch the heat that rises from the Val d'Elsa valley below. A healthy diurnal range is guaranteed by the woods above the vines, which bring cool currents of air by night.