2022 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo
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The Fontodi 2022 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Panzano Vigna del Sorbo is an organic wine with a broad and rich personality. On some levels, I prefer the Terrazze San Leonlino, but the two wines are similar. This historic wine represents a selection of fruit from a nine-hectare plot with vines that are over 50 years old on shale galestro soils. It ages in barrique and French oak foudre of 24 months. Vigna del Sorbo is more horizontal in delivery, with lots of dark fruit, developed tannins and a plump mouthfeel. Production is 25,000 bottles.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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The 2022 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is an elegant, sophisticated wine. Black cherry, plum, new leather, liquorice, cloves and mocha are all amplified. All of the natural intensity of the year comes through in a potent, decidedly virile Vigna del Sorbo. The 2022 spent 12 months in French oak barriques and a second year in French oak casks.
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.