Fonterutoli Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva

Fonterutoli Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Grape Variety: Sangiovese, Merlot

Vintage: 2018

ABV: 14%

Food Pairing: Game, Grilled Red Meats, Pasta with Rich Sauces

£24.89 Inc. VAT

  • Description

Description

This outstanding Chianti Classico, the Mazzei, proprietors of Castello di Fonterutoli since 1435, celebrate their notable ancestor Ser Lapo, author of the first official document mentioning “Chianti wine” (December 16th, 1398)

The 2018 vintage was characterised by a dynamic winter, with northern currents in December and February and a mild climate in January, with abundant rainfall, both of snow and rain, which offset the serious water deficit of the previous years. Spring brought about temperatures above the seasonal average together with abundant rainfall. The budding was early but showed no problems.
From 10 June on, temperatures started to rise again and, in the Chianti Classico area, the summer was good with uniform rainfall. July and August were as usual, while September was marked by a series of sunny days with a large temperature range between day and night, which allowed the grapes to reach the correct phenolic and aromatic ripeness. In short, this harvest was very satisfying harvest from a quantitative and, especially, a qualitative point of view.

Fresh, tannic, with aroma of berries, strong structure, earthy and intense taste

 

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