The Manetti family, which has run the Fontodi winery since 1968, is a true champion of sangiovese. The 200 acre estate is situated in the “golden basin” known as Conca d’Ora, south of Panzano in Chianti Classico. Their flagship called Flaccianello has been produced since 1981 and is from the estates very best vineyard. Amongst other wines, Fontodi also produces…
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2017 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva – Bottle Notes
The village of Volpaia sits on a hilltop just north of the town of Radda in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. One of the highest-elevation winery in the Chianti area, Castello di Volpaia owns 46 hectares of vineyards, which are situated at 450 to 600 meters on the southern hillsides leading up to the village. Garnet in color.…
2018 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico – Bottle Notes
Fattoria di Felsina is an historic estate in the Chianti appellation of Tuscany. In 1966 the estate was purchased by the Poggiali family, and today a second generation of the Poggiali family still run the estate. At the edge of the Chianti Classico and Chianti Colli Senesi denominations, the estate counts 475 hectares, of which 61 are planted with vineyard.…
2014 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva – Bottle Notes
The village of Volpaia sits on a hilltop just north of the town of Radda in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. One of the highest-elevation winery in the Chianti area, Castello di Volpaia owns 46 hectares of vineyards, which are situated at 450 to 600 meters on the southern hillsides leading up to the village. Ruby red in…
2018 Fattoria Selvapiana Chianti Rùfina – Bottle Notes
Fattoria Selvapiana is situated in Chianti Rufina which is the smallest appellation in Chianti. Since 1997 Selvapiana is run by Federico and Silvia, Masseti. The property extends over 250 hectares of which 58 are planted with vines. Ruby red in color. 13.5% ABV. Pretty nose of red fruits, citrus, earth and flowers. Medium body with ample acidity. Bright fruits in…
2017 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico – Bottle Notes
Fattoria di Felsina is an historic estate in the Chianti appellation of Tuscany. In 1966 the estate was purchased by the Poggiali family, and today a second generation of the Poggiali family still run the estate. At the edge of the Chianti Classico and Chianti Colli Senesi denominations, the estate counts 475 hectares, of which 61 are planted with vineyard.…
2007 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia – Bottle Notes
Fattoria di Felsina is an historic estate in the Chianti appellation of Tuscany. In 1966 the estate was purchased by the Poggiali family, and today a second generation of the Poggiali family still run the estate. At the edge of the Chianti Classico and Chianti Colli Senesi denominations, the estate counts 475 hectares, of which 61 are planted with vineyard.…






