felsina fontalloro sangiovese 2018

"fontalloro comes from several sangiovese vineyards located in the chianti classico denomination, where most of them have an exposure to the southwest and are located at an altitude of between 330 and 407 meters above sea level. here the vineyards grow on mainly rocky, calcareous and clayey soils, with the presence of sand, silt, small stones and marine sediments as they approach the region of crete senesi, located south of siena. the best grapes from these vineyards are harvested manually at their optimum ripening point and are transported to the winery, where in the following spring they will begin an aging of two years in french oak barrels before assembly. the exuberant personality of fontalloro emerges in the cup with notes of ripe cherry, plums and forest fruits that open the way to other enveloping notes of tobacco, cedar wood, liquorice, rhubarb and moist earth. this complex bouquet is completed with other balsamic and mineral echoes that bring a great sensuality to the whole and reveal slowly between peaks of sweetness and austerity. on the palate, its taste does not betray expectations and is round, with aromas of red fruits, tobacco and liquorice, and a vibrant acidity that leads to fill the glass again and again. soft, fruity and with characteristic and fine tannins, fontallore is a balanced sangiovese and a very pleasant drink. a great wine that is enjoyed with joy and reminds us of the pleasure of which a glass is capable."