The Fontodi 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is simply gorgeous now and we should expect better things to come as the wine continues its bottle evolution

balsamic elements on the lingering finish

VINIFIZIERUNG: Verschnitt während der Maischegärung und 5 Wochen Mazeration in Betonbehältern

more so than the more linear and focused 2016 Brunello Pianrosso (that I preferred by a tiny margin)

polished tannins that show a beautiful polished and texture

2016 Barolo Lazzarito Vietti The Fontodi 2018 Chianti ClassicoParker Monica Larner 98, 2024 2050,Drawing its fruit from Serralunga d'Alba, the Vietti 2016 Barolo Lazzarito is built like a pyramid. It is grounded by a thick base of robust fruit and power and soars upward in intensity thanks to its beautifully lifted bouquet. It reveals direct and solid lines with blackberry, plum, spice, tar, licorice, candied orange peel and truffle infused earth. A second wave of aromas offers dark minerals and ferrous