November Online Part II

Online-Only Auction, 22 - 29 November 2021

Wine: Italy and Spain

Sold for

ZAR 8 794
Lot 519
  • Fontodi; Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo; 2007; 2 (1 x 2); 1500ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 8 794

About this Item

Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo, 2007
2 (1 x 2) 1500ml

Fontodi has belonged to the Manetti family since 1968. For centuries, the estate has been associated with the production of its famous terracotta tiles, typical of the Chianti region. It has a strong link to the territory and a great passion for quality. Their attentive cultivation of the vineyards and a profound knowledge of the potential of Sangiovese in the zone of Panzanohas established them as one of the finest producers in the region. Their philosophy of respecting the environment means that their wines that are better, purer, and a truer expression of the grape and the terroir.

Critics Ratings

‘The 2007 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo is a wine that expresses a contemporary vision of what Chianti Classico can be but without ever fully abandoning its roots. The single-vineyard Vigna del Sorbo adds 10% Cabernet Sauvignon (planted on Sangiovese rootstocks) to the Sangiovese. Texturally it is classic Sangiovese with the fine, sweet tannins that are the hallmark of the vintage, while the Cabernet adds a sepia-hued dimension to the fruit and an element of greater richness in the body, but without dominating the aromatic or flavor profile. The radiant warmth of Panzano doesn’t hurt either, as the fruit is gloriously ripe and soft in this vintage. Everything is beautifully in balance, including the oak, which is barely perceptible. Today the Vigna del Sorbo is very young. It should start to be expressive around age ten and continue to drink beautifully for another decade-plus. Vigna del Sorbo remains a benchmark for the heights the international style of Chianti Classico can reach. This is another fabulous effort from proprietor Giovanni Manetti. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2032.’ - Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, 95/100 (Oct 2010)

‘Good bright red. Ripe red cherry lifted by minerals and spices on the nose. Supple on entry, then more closed but also more precise than the entry-level Chianti, communicating a chocolatey ripeness to the red cherry, black plum and mineral flavors. This very pure, precise wine currently shows real delicacy in the mid-palate but the finish features plenty of ripe tannins that will require patience. Outstanding Vigna del Sorbo.’ - Ian D’Agata, Vinous, 93/100 (Jul 2012)

Provenance

Private Client

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