Castello Fonterutoli
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Gran Selezione since 1995
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese: 6 clones + 8 estate massal selection |
Alcohol 14,00% |
Total acidity 6,10‰ |
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Vineyards location The best estate parcels in Castellina in Chianti, "Fonterutoli": 470 (1,540 ft) a.s.l.; S, S/W exposure |
Soil "Alberese" and limestone, extremely rich in texture |
Vineyards age 25-35 years |
Training system Spur-cordon traning and Guyot |
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Nr. of vines for hectare 5,800 - 7,500 |
Harvest Hand picked starting from September 24th |
Vinification In stainless steel trunk-conic vats |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 15-16 days |
Ageing 18 months in french oak barrels (500 lt, 50% new) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling December 2023 |
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Available on the market July 2024 |
Production 47,000 bottles |
Formats 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt |
First vintage 1995 |
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Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key descriptors Perfect combination of elegance, structure and mineraal character |
Food pairing Savoury dishes, game, stews, truffles, aged cheeses |
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