Winery FonterutoliFonterutoli Chianti Classico
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Malvasia Nera.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or cured meat.
Food and wine pairings with Fonterutoli Chianti Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Fonterutoli Chianti Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Fonterutoli Chianti Classico
The Fonterutoli Chianti Classico of Winery Fonterutoli matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pasta such as recipes of grandma melanie's cassoulet, milanese escalope (italy) or capellini with vegetables.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fonterutoli's Fonterutoli Chianti Classico.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Fonterutoli Chianti Classico from Winery Fonterutoli are 2003, 2001, 2006, 2004 and 1999.
Informations about the Winery Fonterutoli
The Winery Fonterutoli is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chianti Classico
The wine region of Chianti Classico is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Ama or the Domaine Bindi Sergardi produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Classico are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of violet, forest floor or blueberry.
The wine region of Tuscany
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.
The word of the wine: Picpoul
See piquepoul.
