Winery

Castello di Fonterutoli

Winery Location

Chianti Classico, Tuscany

Blend

50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot

Alcohol

14.50%

Total Acidity

6.00%

Vineyard Location

Siepi (Castellina in Chianti): 260 m above sea level; South-Southwest exposure

Soil type

Mainly Alberese

Vine age

23-36 years

Training system

Spurred cordon and Guyot

Vine density per hectare

4,500 - 6,500 plants

Harvest

Hand-picked on September 5th (Merlot), September 17th (Sangiovese)

Fermentation temperature

at 26-28°C, in stainless steel vats

Maceration period

14 (Merlot), 18 (Sangiovese) days

Aging

18 months in French oak barrels (70% new): barriques (Merlot), tonneaux (Sangiovese)

Finissage

3 months in concrete vats

Bottling

June 2024

Release date

September 2024

Production

34,000 bottles

Sizes

750 ml - 1.5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt - 18 lt

Packaging

Wooden case of 6 bottles (750 ml), single wooden case (other sizes)

First vintage produced

1992

Aging potential

Over 20 years

Profile

Monumental, crisp notes of elderberry, plums, berries, sandalwood, tobacco, a decidedly long, defined, and clear finish

Pairings

Rich, structured dishes, stews, game, blue cheeses