Name: 1971 Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG
Brand: Fontodi
SKU: e88d7dd548bec98d9567627ba4fe50ea
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1971 Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG
Tuscany, Italy
- Red - Savory and Classic
- May be labelled Riserva in older vintages.
  
  Vineyard notes: "Vineyards: Various vineyards within the property Density: 3.500 and 6.000 vines per hectar Training system: Guyot"
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Fontodi is a wine producer in the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany. It is known particularly for its Super Tuscan wine, Flaccianello delle Pieve, a full-bodied varietal Sangiovese.

The estate is located in the heart of the C...

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Region or Appellation: Chianti Classico

Chianti / Tuscany / Italy

Analytical Data

Alcohol ABV: 13.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Blend: 100% Sangiovese

Production Attributes

Indigenous Fermentation

Maturation: Oaked
Oak Type: French
Ownership: Giovanni Manetti
Total Production Volume: 170000 Bottles
Closure Type: Cork
Vineyard Notes: Vineyards: Various vineyards within the property Density: 3.500 and 6.000 vines per hectar Training system: Guyot
Winemaking: Fermentation and maceration in temperature-controlled tanks with indigenous yeasts for at least 2 weeks
Ageing: In Troncais and Allier barrels for 18 months

About the Wine

Region

Chianti Classico

The modern-day Chianti Classico viticultural area now covers almost all land between Siena and Florence. It is buffered at each end by the Colli Fiorentini and Colli Senesi production zones...

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Style

Red - Savory and Classic

From Barolo to Bordeaux, these wines are steeped in tradition. The style covers a broad spectrum of flavor profiles, but tend to be elegant and structured and can be cellared for a long...

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Grape Variety / Blend

Sangiovese

Sangiovese has been grown in central Italy for generations, though recent grapevine research suggests the variety is not as ancient as once thought. The quality of Sangiovese wine can be...

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Lamb

Lamb is a natural partner for many red wines, although there are some subtleties to consider, based on how the meat is cooked. Milk-fed lamb is a delicacy served in several Mediterranean...

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Beef braised in beer Starter Course: Western

Cured and smoked pork jowl Main Course: Contains: pork cheek; Western

Spaghetti Main Course: With sausage sauce; Italian

Tagliata di manzo con rosmarino Main Course: Grilled rib-eye with rosemary; Contains: ribeye; Italian

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All 91 / 100 $ 53 2024 – – 2023 – $ 50 2021 92 / 100 $ 54 2020 91 / 100 $ 56 2019 92 / 100 $ 52 2018 91 / 100 $ 50 2017 92 / 100 $ 52 2016 92 / 100 $ 53 See moreSee less

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Vintage quality: Excellent

Current condition: Likely past it

For Tuscany, the 1971 vintage was a notable year for various reasons.

The growing season began with a reasonably favorable spring, which saw both an early and successful budburst and flowering. The only fly in the ointment was that conditions remained extremely dry ...

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