Fontalpino Chianti Classico Vigna Dofana Gran Selezione 2020 ØKO Magnum

DoctorWine

Wine Enthusiast

Located in the extreme south of the denomination, Castelnuovo Berardenga produces wines that are often described as having Brunello-like structures.

Michael Godel

The first thing that needs to mentioned and also discussed is place, that being the clay and Alberese, 300-plus meters of elevation and uniqueness, even for the place within the place. There is a sanguine character plus blood orange and liquorice, some dried herbs and just a touch of balsamic. Truly complex sangiovese from this cru, now entering into its ideal drinking time. Last tasted October 2023.

WinesCritic.com

Gentle and harmonious, it shows a complex aromatic profile that recalls lavender flowers, hawthorn, lime and cedar pieces. In the background the secondary profile is dusty and recalls gunpowder and juniper berries. Full body, slightly rigid and biting tannins that inflame the mid-palate and a crispy finish that surprises with juiciness and grace. The mineral finish gives vivacity. From a vineyard located 300 meters above sea level rich in clay, sand and silt. Better from 2022.

GardiniNotes.com

A great bio selection of intensity and concentration of fruit. Attack to the nose on notes of blueberry, with spiciness of black pepper in grains and whipped with cinnamon. The palate is taut and dense, with pungent hints, return of nuances of small black fruits and a persistent closure, on notes of sweet spices.

James Suckling

A well-balanced, lively and refined gran selezione with aromas of forest berries, Morello cherries, dried herbs, clay and baking spices. It’s medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. Velvety texture at the center with great focus and drive. Fine-textured finish with length. From organically grown grapes.

Robert Parker

One of two single-vineyard releases from Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino, the organic 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castelnuovo Berardenga Vigna Dofana is a rich and textured wine with plenty of soft fruit nuances that add a special sense of primary freshness to the palate. Those cherry and blackcurrant aromas appear bigger and brighter in this Sangiovese from beautiful Castelnuovo Berardenga.

Winewherever, Rasmus Christensen

Fra Chianti Classicos sydligste subzone Castelnuovo Berardenga, kommer druerne i denne Dofana, der i topåret 2016 leverer en meget flot udgave. Syrlige røde frugter, trøfler, harpiks og tørede krydderurter. Den har kraftige og velintegrerede taninner med en let bitterhed i, samt en spændstig syre der er med til at give vinen en rank struktur. Vil udvikle sig positivt over de næste mange år.