2017 Fontodi Pinot Nero Case Via Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 90.7 points

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  2/28/2023 - Costes76 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Pinot noir with more oak influence. Noticeable weight but ultimately still quite linear.

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  4/23/2022 - ilcalmo wrote: 90 Points

  Very good, but quite young. Formidable tannic structure gives way to pinot fruit back with the usual funk but a slightly more Italian herbal profile. Needs time or a meal right now.

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  11/29/2021 - Fine wine Lad Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Tasted using a coravin
  
  The wine is deep ruby in colour and a very slight haze..
  Cannot comment on sediment as used a Coravin
  
  On the nose: Cheery, caramelised plumbs, candy, cinnamon and slight black pepper.
  
  On the palate: Dark red fruit, meaty savoury flavour, black pepper. Powerful wine
  
  The body is medium
  The wine has a smooth but youthful texture.
  The wine finishes V Long.
  The wine has fresh acidity
  The wine has medium level of dryish Tannin.
  
  Conclusion
  This wine is not yet in its drinking window but I wanted to try it, this is where having a Coravin is very handy.
  This is definitely an old world style pinot and reminds me of a Burgundian grand cru.
  Its big and powerful while still having the crispness of Pinot Noir (Nero in Italian) but really packs a punch.
  I think this wine has a lot more years in the bottle and while it maybe not as long as a good Burgundy I think it will keep improving for at least 15 more years.
  Luckily I have 6 bottles (minus one glass) that will stay in my cellar.

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