Fontella Chianti (750ml)
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Wine Type
Red Wine
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Country
Italy
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Size
750ml
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Food Pairing
Pasta DishesPizzaPoultry
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Region
Tuscany
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Sub-Region
Chianti Classico
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Grape
Sangiovese
Fontella is a wine made by Casa Girelli. Founded in the late Nineteenth century, Casa Girelli is a historic Italian company that has made the art of winemaking its vocation and today possesses a wide portfolio of quality wines from different regions of Italy and exports its products in over 50 countries.
Tasting Notes
The wine is ruby red, with a typical Chianti nose, smooth, medium-bodied palate, bright red fruit, some fresh herbal character and pleasant balanced finish.
Method
A traditional blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo from selected vineyards in the Chianti DOCG area. The grapes are de-stemmed and soft crushed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks 25°C for about 12 days. Frequent
remontage occurs throughout fermentation in order to extract color and achieve soft tannins. Malolactic fermentation is carried out. The juice is left in contact with the skins for 8-10 days. Three months aging in large Slavonian oak barrels.
Our Thoughts
Casa Girelli selects the grapes from specific vineyards in the Chianti region. With the utmost attention to detail, they create some of the best values you can find. Fontella Chianti is a traditional blend of Sangiovese, with some Cannaiolo blended in. Classic Chianti aromas of cherry, leather and spice. The palate reveals more savoury notes, refreshing acidity and bright fruit. The finish lasts almost as long as it is taking Manny Machado and Bryce Harper to make a decision.
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