Description / Reviews
// 100% Organic Sangiovese
"Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts for at least 3 weeks. Ageing in french oak barrels and casks for 24 months" - Fontodi, Winemaker
"The 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is an absolute stunner. Deep, layered and explosive, the 2021 captures all of the magic of this year in spades. Black cherry, lavender, mocha, spice and licorice all soar out of the glass. A wine of statuesque beauty elegance, the 2021 is utterly mesmerizing. I would be in no rush to drink this. The 2021 spent 14-15 months in barrique (25% new) and then 7-8 months in cask." - 97 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
"Wow. There’s a richness and decadence to this, with cherry, orange peel, stone and terra cotta notes as well as crushed stone and cedar. It’s medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit and a very long, lingering finish. Extremely structured. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2026." - 97 Points, James Suckling
"Fontodi’s Vigna del Sorbo is one of the classic sites of the Conca d’Oro, which produces wines with the body and phenolic ripeness associated with Panzano, but which also retain a vein of freshness thanks to the southwest-facing aspect. This 2021 has a typically earthy nose, a compact, concentrated palate, and a very satisfyingly grippy finish with a return of ripe dark fruit. The tannins need a little time to loosen up, but this is a thoroughbred." - 95 Points, Richard Baudains, Decanter
"Certified organic. Deep ruby with the beginning of orange tinges. Lifted and perfumed and at the same time displaying brooding cherry fruit. Lush, juicy fruit, mouth-filling but maintaining effortlessly a certain elegance. Long gravelly tannins and juicy fruit on the finish. Could well be the best Vigna del Sorbo ever released." - 18/20, Walter Speller, Jancis Robinson
