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$96.00
Original Price:
$110.00
Region: Tuscany
Sub Region: Chianti Classico DOCG – Lamole UGA
Variety: Sangiovese
Country: Italy
Vintage: 2022
The Wine
Filetta di Lamole is Fontodi’s high-altitude expression of Sangiovese, produced from vineyards around Lamole rather than the estate’s warmer home vineyards in Panzano. Sitting at approximately 620 metres, the site is among the highest in Chianti Classico and produces a distinctly more perfumed, delicate and mineral style.
The seven-hectare vineyard is planted on weathered Macigno sandstone. These loose, sandy and highly permeable soils restrict vigour and encourage deep root systems, while the elevation delivers cool nights and a long growing season. South and south-west exposures provide enough sunlight to ripen Sangiovese fully without sacrificing freshness.
The certified-organic fruit is fermented in concrete before approximately 18 months in large 25-hectolitre French oak casks. This restrained élevage preserves Lamole’s floral aromatics, red-fruit purity and fine tannins rather than adding obvious oak sweetness.
Cellared Says
Filetta di Lamole shows the lighter, more aromatic side of Chianti Classico without becoming insubstantial. It is more lifted and finely drawn than Fontodi’s Panzano wines, making it an excellent choice for Burgundy drinkers exploring serious Sangiovese. There are times when Chianti Classico underwhelms, this isn’t one of them.
Reviews
“Wild cherry, white pepper, sage, mint and dried herbs… soft, silky and caressing.”
93 Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“Perfumed and lacy… plum, blackberry and fruitcake flavours.”
93 Points – Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator
Region: Tuscany
Sub Region: Chianti Classico DOCG – Lamole UGA
Variety: Sangiovese
Country: Italy
Vintage: 2022
The Wine
Filetta di Lamole is Fontodi’s high-altitude expression of Sangiovese, produced from vineyards around Lamole rather than the estate’s warmer home vineyards in Panzano. Sitting at approximately 620 metres, the site is among the highest in Chianti Classico and produces a distinctly more perfumed, delicate and mineral style.
The seven-hectare vineyard is planted on weathered Macigno sandstone. These loose, sandy and highly permeable soils restrict vigour and encourage deep root systems, while the elevation delivers cool nights and a long growing season. South and south-west exposures provide enough sunlight to ripen Sangiovese fully without sacrificing freshness.
The certified-organic fruit is fermented in concrete before approximately 18 months in large 25-hectolitre French oak casks. This restrained élevage preserves Lamole’s floral aromatics, red-fruit purity and fine tannins rather than adding obvious oak sweetness.
Cellared Says
Filetta di Lamole shows the lighter, more aromatic side of Chianti Classico without becoming insubstantial. It is more lifted and finely drawn than Fontodi’s Panzano wines, making it an excellent choice for Burgundy drinkers exploring serious Sangiovese. There are times when Chianti Classico underwhelms, this isn’t one of them.
Reviews
“Wild cherry, white pepper, sage, mint and dried herbs… soft, silky and caressing.”
93 Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“Perfumed and lacy… plum, blackberry and fruitcake flavours.”
93 Points – Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator
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