Forever Fontodi

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Very little can go wrong when you start with organic grapes sourced from Tuscany’s illustrious Val d’Orica region, add in a dedicated proprietor in Giovanni Manetti and then give the reins to the likes of Franco Bernabei. It’s a winning formula, and for this venerable Tuscan estate in Panzano, success almost seems a foregone conclusion.Despite having tasted most of Fontodi’s offerings over the past few years at various press and trade events, I hadn’t had the chance to fully enjoy a bottle of red from this estate in a relaxing atmosphere. It was good to catch up.The 2009 Fontodi Chianti Classico is a wonderful bottle of red wine. It’s classy, elegant and although it displays a medium body, it comes off as somewhat restrained. In the …


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