Winery

Fonterutoli Castle

Winery Location

Chianti Classico, Tuscany

Blend

100% Sangiovese, 6 clones + 8 estate-produced mass selections

Alcohol

14.00%

Total Acidity

6.10%

Vineyard Location

The estate's finest parcels in Castellina in Chianti, Fonterutoli: 470 meters above sea level; Exposure: South, South-West

Soil Type

Alberese and limestone, very rich in rock

Vine Age

25-35 years

Training System

Spurred Cordon and Guyot

Vine Density per Hectare

5,800-7,500 Plants

Harvest

Hand-picked starting September 24th

Vinification

In truncated-cone stainless steel vats

Fermentation Temperature

26-28°C

Maceration Time

15-16 days

Aging

18 months in 500-liter French oak barrels (50% new)

Finissage

4 months in concrete vats

Bottling

December 2023

Release Date

July 2024

Production

47,000 Bottles

Sizes

375 ml - 750 ml - 1.5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt

First vintage produced

1995

Aging potential

Over 20 years

Profile

Perfect combination of elegance, structure, and minerality

Pairings

Rich and spicy dishes, game, stews, truffles, and mature cheeses