COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Fontodi
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2020 is a distinguished red wine from Fontodi, a family-owned estate in Tuscany's Chianti Classico region. This wine is Fontodi's premier Sangiovese offering, originating from their most exceptional vineyard sites. The 'Gran Selezione' designation underscores its status as the highest tier within the Chianti Classico appellation, requiring grapes exclusively from the producer's own vineyards and a minimum aging period. Fontodi's philosophy centers on expressing the unique terroir of their Panzano estate through meticulous vineyard care and traditional winemaking.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€92
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ranked #19 in Vinous's Top 100 Wines of the Year - 2024.
Fact 02
Achieved an average of 94/100 from 9 critic reviews.
Fact 03
Represents the highest classification tier for Chianti Classico.
Fact 04
Sourced from Fontodi's most prized vineyard parcels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is crafted through a process that emphasizes the quality of its Sangiovese grapes. Following hand-harvesting and rigorous selection, the grapes undergo fermentation, typically in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperatures. Extended maceration allows for optimal extraction of color and tannins. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels, followed by a period of bottle aging. This meticulous approach aims to preserve the varietal character and the distinctiveness of the Vigna del Sorbo vineyard.
