Winery

Fonterutoli Castle

Winery Location

Chianti Classico, Tuscany

Blend

100% Sangiovese: 3 clones + 3 estate-produced mass selections

Alcohol

13.50%

Total Acidity

6.30%

Vineyard Location

Radda in Chianti, La Badiola: 570 m above sea level; Exposure: SE, S/W

Soil Type

Mainly marl and sandstone, with mixed gravel

Vine Age

19 years

Training System

Spurred Cordon

Vine Density per Hectare

6,660 Plants

Harvest

Hand-picked on October 13th

Vinification

In truncated-cone stainless steel vats

Fermentation Temperature

26 - 28°C

Maceration Time

17 days

Aging

16 months in 500-liter French oak barrels (30% new)

Finissage

5 months in concrete vats

Bottling

December 2023

Release Date

July 2024

Production

10,100 bottles

Bottles

750 ml - 1.5 liters - 3 liters

First vintage produced

2017

Aging potential

Over 20 years

Profile

Great elegance and freshness, with hints of berries and red fruits

Pairings

Great roasts, furred game, mushrooms, and hard cheeses