2017

Chianti Classico "Vigna del Sorbo" Gran Selezione

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DOCG

Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Description

2017 Chianti Classico "Vigna del Sorbo" Gran Selezione DOCG,
Azienda Agricola Fontodi

James Suckling:
Complex aromas of ripe cherries, black truffles and dried flowers, such as lavender and rose petals. Full-bodied, tight and solid with chewy tannins, yet it’s polished and refined. Undertones of porcini mushrooms and walnut rind. Energetic and focused. Drinkable now, but better in 2022.


 Vinous:
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo -- Galloni: The 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is a dense, packed wine. It is also surprisingly, almost shockingly backward. That is probably a good thing for its long-term aging prospects. Readers hoping to get an early glimpse into the 2017 before it shuts down may have a hard time doing that, as today acids and tannin dominate. I expect the 2017 will be stellar in another 4-5 years and drink well to age 25-30 if not longer. Proprietor Giovanni Manetti gave the 2017 18 months in barrique followed by 6 months in cask.