Fontodi, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Sorbo Vintage:2018 This is an exceptional wine

This is an exceptional wine

There is very fine volume to the fleshy and plump flavors that also retain good precision thanks to a similar citrus-tinged acid spine on the sneaky long finish

cherry cordial and blackcurrant jelly notes with suggestions of Chinese five spice

Still a deep ruby color that displays only a touch of lightening at the rim and that impression of youthfulness is reinforced by the distinctly earthy nose that exhibits moderate secondary development but certainly no sous bois

The palate shows great balance

Fontodi, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Sorbo Vintage:2018 This is an exceptional wineJust as it was last year, the 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is magnificent. Dark, brooding and reticent, the 2016 is not ready to show all it's got. If anything, the 2016 is even more reticent than it was last year at this time. Vigna del Sorbo has a great track record for aging. I have no doubt the 2016 will blossom in bottle, but that is not going to happen anytime soon. Antonio Galloni