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2009 Chianti Classico Riserva Ser Lapo

Wine Details
Place of Origin

Italy

Castellina in Chianti (Chianti Classico, Siena)

Tuscany

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

90% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot

Vintages
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Reviews & Tasting Notes

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2016 - 2029

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Fonterutoli follows up last year's strong wines with another set of strong releases. Over the last few years, the wines have undergone a pretty significant transformation and are now much more varietal driven than they were just a few years back.

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2014 - 2024

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I have seen my fair share of transformations in Italy over the last few years, but not many that can match what is currently taking place at Fonterutoli. Once the poster child for rich, super-extracted, oak-laden wines, Fonterutoli has begun to tone down the new oak and the concentration in search for more elegance. International varieties have been eliminated from the flagship Castello Chianti Classico bottling in favor of indigenous grapes. The results are wines with greater personality, character and pure transparency. These new releases are superb, but there is every reason to think the best is yet to come.