Winery Fattoria Le Fonti - Fontissimo

Winery Fattoria Le FontiFontissimo

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Fontissimo of Winery Fattoria Le Fonti is a red wine from the region of Alta Valle della Greve of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Fontissimo from the Winery Fattoria Le Fonti

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Fontissimo of Winery Fattoria Le Fonti in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Fontissimo of Winery Fattoria Le Fonti in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Fattoria Le Fonti's Fontissimo.

Winemaker
Guido Vitali
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Fontissimo - 2015
In the top 100 of of Alta Valle della Greve wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Fontissimo - 2014
In the top 100 of of Alta Valle della Greve wines
Average rating: 411110
Fontissimo - 2013
In the top 100 of of Alta Valle della Greve wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Fontissimo - 2012
In the top 100 of of Alta Valle della Greve wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Fontissimo - 2011
In the top 100 of of Alta Valle della Greve wines
Average rating: 411110
Fontissimo - 2009
In the top 100 of of Alta Valle della Greve wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Fontissimo - 2008
In the top 100 of of Alta Valle della Greve wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Fontissimo from Winery Fattoria Le Fonti are 2015, 2009, 2013, 2012 and 2008.

Informations about the Winery Fattoria Le Fonti

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Alta Valle della Greve in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Fattoria Le Fonti is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Alta Valle della Greve to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 4500 of of Italy wines
In the top 1500 of of Alta Valle della Greve wines
In the top 15000 of red wines
In the top 25000 wines of the world

The wine region of Alta Valle della Greve

The wine region of Alta Valle della Greve is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Poggio Scalette or the Domaine Fattoria Le Fonti produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alta Valle della Greve are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alta Valle della Greve often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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The word of the wine: Carpentry

A powerful red wine with a dense, rich body and a tight tannic structure.

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