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Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo Magnum 2004
HED20976
150 cl
14%
£240.00
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Fontodi Vigna del Sorbo 2004 presents an intriguing study of Sangiovese from the Chianti Classico region, specifically the noted Vigna del Sorbo vineyard. This red wine is made from 100% Sangiovese and undergoes meticulous vinification. It is aged for 24 months in French oak barrels, with a portion being new, followed by a significant period of bottle ageing. Fontodi is known for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming practices, with grapes hand-harvested from a historic site that has been cultivated since the 16th century.
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The 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo is just starting to show early signs of tertiary notes, but only in its bouquet, as the wine remains rich, full-bodied and ample on the palate. New leather, licorice, menthol, red cherries and smoke are all layered into the tannic finish. The 2004 was an exceptional wine when it was made, but it has since been surpassed, a testament to proprietor Giovanni Manetti's drive, ambition and skill. Still, my sense is that the 2004 may be going through a bit of a closed phase. I am tempted to let bottles sit for another year or two. Antonio Galloni1st February 2014
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