Fontalloro 2018 IGT (1,5lt.) - Felsina

• Fontalloro 2018 IGT (1,5lt.) - Felsina

Grape: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2018
Content: 1.5lt.,
Vineyards: The Fontalloro or Poggio al Sole vineyard, within Chianti Classico, and the Casalino and Arcidossino vineyards, within the Chianti Colli Senesi appellation.
Vineyard Age: 50+ years. From the 1990s, the vineyards were re-trained and reorganised in accord with research and experimentation centring on sangiovese as the privileged varietys.
Vinification: After de-stemming and pressing, 28-30oC fermentation with automatic daily punch-downs, followed by 16-20 day maceration. The wine was then drawn off, underwent malolactic fermentation, and went into barriques in March-April for 18-20 months. It was blended in stainless steel, then aged in glass 8-12 months.
Sensory profile: A rich, brilliant ruby red. Good spice on the nose, with generous notes of tobacco and wet earth (and of dry earth as well). The palate is supported by a hefty charge of medium-smooth tannins to ensure the required lengthy ageing. Superb weight and structure, with a classic finish. Significant cellarability in great vintages.