96pts Vinous
The 2022 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Terrazze San Leolino is very quickly becoming one of the flagship wines at Fontodi. Elevation and alberese soils yield a Chianti Classico endowed with striking salinity and tension. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, new leather, incense and blood orange stain the palate. The 2022 spent 12 months in French oak barriques and a second year in French oak casks. What a wine!
95pts Wine Spectator
This is ripe, opulent and concentrated, with blackberry, black cherry, black currant, violet, earth and spice aromas and flavors. Guided by vibrant acidity and lifted by compact tannins, this finishes long and nuanced. All of the components are there; this just needs time to integrate. Best from 2027 through 2043. 600 cases made, 200 cases imported.
94pts James Suckling
Aromas of blackberries, violets and ink follow through to a medium body with ultra-fine tannins that are tight and focus. Bright acidity. Chewy finish. Rather linear and solid in mouthfeel, suggesting that three or four years of bottle age will soften it. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2028.
About the Winery
Since 1968, Fontodi has been owned by the Manetti family, who for centuries have been dedicated to another quintessential Chianti tradition: the production of its renowned terracotta. Reflecting this strong connection to the region and a passion for quality, the company has successfully focused on increasingly meticulous vineyard management and a deeper understanding of the potential of Sangiovese in the Panzano area.
Grape Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
Organic
