2007 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna Del Sorbo

Wine Details
Producer

Fontodi

Place of Origin

Italy

Tuscany

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Sangiovese

Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Drinking Window

2015 - 2027

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The takeaway from this historic tasting is obvious: the Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo is Fontodi's flagship wine. It's as simple as that.

Although Fontodi is best known for their 100% Sangiovese Flaccianello – one of Italy's most revered and coveted wines – over the years it is the estate's Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo that has built the more distinguished track record. Complete verticals of both wines over the last two years confirmed what has long been an intuition; Vigna del Sorbo is a more consistent performer than Flaccianello, ages better and is a much more finessed, pedigreed wine. Readers who aren't familiar with Vigna del Sorbo owe it to themselves to check it out what is without question one of the great reds of Italy.

To read the entire article, which includes a history of the estate and Vigna del Sorbo, click here.

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Fontodi's 2007s have slightly lower acidities than the firmer 2006s, which makes them a touch more approachable and forward at this stage. That said, relative to most 2007 Tuscan reds, these are powerful, rich wines (Flaccianello in particular) that will benefit from some additional time in bottle. A maniacal attention to detail in both the vineyards and cellar sets Fontodi apart as one of Italy's most inspired producers. This is another set of beautiful wines from Fontodi and proprietor Giovanni Manetti.