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Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018

Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018

Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei), 0,75 l - 14.00%
Colorino, 92% Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera

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Tuscany - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018

Colour

Ruby with garnet nuances.

Bouquet

Generous nose, jousted on notes of humus and cassis, blackberries, cherries, violets, cinchona, peppercorns and woody notes.

Flavour

The mouth confirms the earthy character: decided in the fresh-savoury supply, barely dampened by creamy tannins. Persistent.

Pairing

Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses.

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

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Features

Name Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Year 2018
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties Colorino, 92% Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera
Country
Region Tuscany
Origin Castellina in Chianti (SI)
Climate Altitude: 220 - 550 m. (722 - 1,804 ft) a.s.l.
Soil composition Alberese and Galestro (limestone).
Cultivation system Spurred cordon and Guyot.
No. plants per hectare 4,500-7,500
Harvest Hand picked starting from September 7th
Fermentation temperature 26-28 °C
Fermentation period 15-18 days.
Ageing 20 months in small french oak barrels (225 and 500 lt / 60% new).
Total acidity 6.01 gr/L
Production year 40,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses.
On offer Price Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018 CHF 40.75  inc VAT

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Vintage
James Suckling
94/100 
 2018
Vinous
92/100 
 2018
xtraWine
94/100 
 2018
Veronelli
 
 3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2020
Bibenda
 
 4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2017
Luca Maroni
92/99 
 2017
Robert Parker
94/100 
 2017
Robert Parker
95/100 
 2016
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