| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | Italy > Tuscany |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
The 2021 Fontalloro is terrific. This is classic Fontalloro, a wine that offers notable density along with the wilder personality of Sangiovese—partly from the Colli Senesi. As such, it is a somewhat rustic wine, but it’s one that will be a fine accompaniment at the dinner table. Leather, incense, tobacco and scorched earth complement a wine that shows the darker, wilder side of the variety. Pretty floral top notes appear with aeration. I would cellar this for a few years. Drinking window: 2027-2041
Bright and fresh with a lovely energy. Aromas of orange peel, chocolate, cherries and cedar follow through to a medium body, firm tannins and crisp acidity with a crunchy finish. Will age nicely but already delicious.
The Fèlsina 2021 Fontalloro reveals an elegant bouquet with a streamlined character that delivers good intensity but never goes overboard. In fact, this vintage might be a little thinner than I remember past vintages being. But Sangiovese wears this slender style well and delivers lots of wild cherry and forest berry nuances along the way. You also get soft mineral tones and earthy iris root. This bottle should develop nicely with aging time in the cellar. Drinking window: 2025-2040
