Ser Lapo
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
The historic Chianti Classico
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot |
Alcohol 13.81% |
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Total acidity 5.27% |
Vineyards location Cornia: 250 - 330 m (820 - 1,080 ft) a.s.l. | Caggiolo: 290 - 350 m (950 - 1,150 ft) a.s.l.
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Soil Cornia: Clay and limestone | Caggiolo: Calcareous Alberese with clay texture |
Vineyards age 15 - 30 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training |
Nr. of vines per hectar 4.500 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked starting from September 22th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 15 - 18 days |
Ageing 12 months in small french oak barrels (225/500 lt - 50% new) |
Bottling December 2023 |
Available on the market May 2024 |
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Production 290.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
Cases 6 bottles cardboard box (750 ml), single wooden case (1,5 lt) |
First vintage 1983 |
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Ageing potential Over 15 years |
Key description Fresh, tannic, with aroma of berries, strong structure, earthy and intense taste |
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| Vinous 93 Pts | Wine Advocate 93 Pts | Sarah Heller MW 92 Pts | |
The year 2021 was distinguished by a cold winter with little precipitation. An (initially) cool spring with adequate rainfall was followed by a long, hot summer but with good diurnal temperature variations that allowed excellent completion of the grape ripening process. Worthy of note, an initial delayed development of the vines that resolved itself as the season progressed.
The harvest was extremely rewarding, in terms of performance and excellent quality and health of the grapes going to cellar; these grapes will yield rich, well-structured wines thanks to their thick, but well-balanced, fresh skins.
There was a slight decrease in quantity, due to the insufficient rain during the winter which hindered budding in the early-maturing areas.
Beginning of the harvest: September 9th, 2021
End of the harvest: October 13th, 2021
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 503,1 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4.511,3 °CEvaluation: Very good
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot |
Alcohol 13.50% |
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Total acidity 5.34% |
Vineyards location Cornia: 250 - 330 m (820 - 1,080 ft) a.s.l. | Caggiolo: 290 - 350 m (950 - 1,150 ft) a.s.l.
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Soil Cornia: Clay and limestone | Caggiolo: Calcareous Alberese with clay texture |
Vineyards age 15 - 30 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training |
Nr. of vines per hectar 4.500 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked starting from September 4th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 15 - 18 days |
Ageing 12 months in small french oak barrels (225/500 lt - 50% new) |
Bottling December 2022 |
Available on the market May 2023 |
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Production 260.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
Cases 6 bottles cardboard box (750 ml), single wooden case (1,5 lt) |
First vintage 1983 |
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Ageing potential Over 15 years |
Key description Fresh, tannic, with aroma of berries, strong structure, earthy and intense taste |
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Vinous 92 Pts | James Suckling 94 Pts | Wine Advocate 93 Pts | Wine Spectator 92 Pts |
Falstaff 92 Pts | Robert Parker 93 Pts |
The winter of 2020 was cold with moderate rainfall. After a cool spring with adequate, well-spaced showers, the wide diurnal temperature range over the long hot summer was sufficient to ensure a smooth and problem-free ripening of the grapes. The process was also helped by rains in June and September which reduced water stress, and by an absence of pests or disease.
A season characterised by average temperatures and well-spaced rainfall gave rise to a highly satisfying harvest of top-quality grapes. With their thick skins and well-ripened phenols, these grapes will produce wines which combine fullness and structure with balance and freshness.
The one less positive note was a lower yield due to a few cold nights in early April which affected bud burst in areas where this took place early.
Beginning of the harvest: September 7th
End of the harvest: October 7th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 468 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3608 °C
Evaluation: Very good
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot |
Alcohol 14.00% |
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Total acidity 5.43% |
Vineyards location Cornia: 250 - 330 m (820 - 1,080 ft) a.s.l. | Caggiolo: 290 - 350 m (950 - 1,150 ft) a.s.l.
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Soil Cornia: Clay and limestone | Caggiolo: Calcareous Alberese with clay texture |
Vineyards age 15 - 30 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training |
Nr. of vines per hectar 4.500 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked starting from September 4th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 15 - 18 days |
Ageing 12 months in small french oak barrels (225/500 lt - 50% new) |
Bottling September 2021 |
Available on the market January 2022 |
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Production 250.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
Cases 6 bottles cardboard box (750 ml), single wooden case (1,5 lt) |
First vintage 1983 |
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Ageing potential Over 15 years |
Key description Fresh, tannic, with aroma of berries, strong structure, earthy and intense taste |
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James Suckling 94 Pts | Wine Advocate 93 Pts | Robert Parker 92 Pts | Vinous 92 Pts |
Falstaff 92 Pts |
The 2019 harvest recalled the great vintages of the 1980s. This was a 'classic' year, with nature and nurture coming together to create something truly exceptional. Winter temperatures were below average and rainfall was low, with unusually warm weather at the end of February. However, stormy squalls through spring and late into summer replenished the water table and made up for the lack of winter rainfall. They also slowed down plant development in the early stages.
The summer was consistently hot, but without extreme temperatures or excessive rainfall. September continued fine, with a significant range in diurnal temperatures.
No pathogens compromised the excellent health of the grapes. Bud fruitfulness was within the norm and the good condition of the foliage showed just how well balanced the plants were in this extremely fine year.
By harvest time the grapes were perfect, thanks to the prevailing climatic conditions and the leaf removal which was carried out in early September. Both these factors contributed to optimal ripening of all grapes across our various production zones.
Beginning of the harvest: September 4th
End of the harvest: October 17th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 590 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3580 °C
Evaluation: Outstanding
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot |
Alcohol 13.70% |
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Total acidity 6.07% |
Vineyards location Cornia: 250 - 330 m (820 - 1,080 ft) a.s.l. | Caggiolo: 290 - 350 m (950 - 1,150 ft) a.s.l.
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Soil Cornia: Clay and limestone | Caggiolo: Calcareous Alberese with clay texture |
Vineyards age 15 - 30 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training |
Nr. of vines per hectar 4.500 - 7.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked starting from September 12th |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C |
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Period of maceration 15 - 18 days |
Ageing 12 months in small french oak barrels (225/500 lt - 50% new) |
Bottling September 2020 |
Available on the market January 2021 |
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Production 230.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
Cases 6 bottles cardboard box (750 ml), single wooden case (1,5 lt) |
First vintage 1983 |
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Ageing potential Over 10 years |
Key description Fresh, tannic, with aroma of berries, strong structure, earthy and intense taste |
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