2010 Syrah Case Via
Estimated value
Buying options
Tasting notes
The 2010 Syrah Case Via is seriously beautiful. An exotic melange of black fruit, smoke, licorice, melted road tar and incense bursts from the glass. The 2010 is rich, full-bodied and impeccable. Stylistically, the wine's volume and shape are closer to those of warm-climate Syrahs. It will be interesting to see if more varietal character develops with time in bottle.
Critic scores
Average Score
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
More reviews and scores
The 2010 Syrah Case Via opens to inky purple, impenetrable concentration that edges up the side of the glass with thick, viscous determination. Black cherry, blackberry, exotic spice, moist pipe tobacco, cured meat, smoked bacon and Spanish cedar all play important roles in the ever-changing bouquet. Softly layered and enormously rich, it feels exceedingly plush and generous on the close. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2028. Fontodi’s Giovanni Manetti has released one of the top Italian wines of 2010. His Flaccianello della Pieve (assembled from the best parcels of Sangiovese) is an expression of profound beauty and elegance. I tasted this wine early in my work for this issue and found myself returning to my note over and over again, comparing the other great wines of 2010 to Flaccianello. It became my benchmark for the vintage. Importer: Vinifera Imports; www.viniferaimports.com
The 2010 Syrah Case Via opens to inky purple, impenetrable concentration that edges up the side of the glass with thick, viscous determination. Black cherry, blackberry, exotic spice, moist pipe tobacco, cured meat, smoked bacon and Spanish cedar all play important roles in the ever-changing bouquet. Softly layered and enormously rich, it feels exceedingly plush and generous on the close. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2028. ||Fontodi’s Giovanni Manetti has released one of the top Italian wines of 2010. His Flaccianello della Pieve (assembled from the best parcels of Sangiovese) is an expression of profound beauty and elegance. I tasted this wine early in my work for this issue and found myself returning to my note over and over again, comparing the other great wines of 2010 to Flaccianello. It became my benchmark for the vintage. Wine Advocate.August, 2013
About the producer
Based just outside Panzano-in-Chianti, Chianti Classico estate Fontodi was acquired by the Manettis in 1968, a family which has established its modern reputation. Today the leading property is best known for its Flaccianello delle Pieve, the pure Sangiovese Super Tuscan first made in 1981.