Fontodi Chianti Classico

Fontodi is one of the most respected estates in Chianti Classico. Owned by the Manetti family since 1968, the winery sits in the heart of Panzano's famed Conca d'Oro, a natural amphitheater considered one of Tuscany's great vineyard sites. The estate has been organically farmed for years and remains a leader in sustainable viticulture throughout the region.

The 2022 vintage was shaped by a warm growing season that produced concentrated fruit while retaining freshness and structure. Fontodi's commitment to organic farming, indigenous yeast fermentation, and restrained oak aging allows the character of Sangiovese and the Conca d'Oro terroir to remain front and center.

The wine opens with aromas of sour cherry, black cherry, violet, dried orange peel, tobacco, cocoa, and iron-rich earth. The palate is vibrant and layered, balancing ripe fruit with savory complexity and mineral tension. The finish is long, energetic, and unmistakably Tuscan.

What separates Fontodi from many Chianti Classicos is its ability to combine immediate appeal with serious structure. It remains approachable in its youth but has the pedigree and balance to reward patience. For customers seeking a classic Italian wine that belongs beside the great French bottles in the July collection, Fontodi is an essential inclusion.