Description

Red Wine: 2012 | Tenuta Fanti | Brunello di Montalcino Vallocchio (Magnum)

Elegant and structured wine. Deep ruby red with garnet nuances. The nose boasts fruit aromas of cherry and plum, blueberry jam accompanied by fresh spices, tobacco and licorice. The round palate displays an incredibly dense suite of firm and sweet tannins, which lend structure and power without being astringent. Definitely worth tasting!

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Producer: Tenuta Fanti

Ratings: WA | 91JS | 93

Vintage: 2012

Size: 1.5L

ABV: 15%

Varietal: Sangiovese

Country/Region: Italy, Tuscany

Elegant and structured wine. Deep ruby red with garnet nuances. The nose boasts fruit aromas of cherry and plum, blueberry jam accompanied by fresh spices, tobacco and licorice. The round palate displays an incredibly dense suite of firm and sweet tannins, which lend structure and power without being astringent. Definitely worth tasting!

Reviews:

• James Suckling: The bright cherry and strawberry flavors are shaded by coconut and vanilla notes in this powerful red. Leather, tobacco and iron accents add depth as this builds to a long, muscular finish.

• Wine Advocate: The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Vallocchio is an elaborate Sangiovese with thick layers of dark fruit. The bouquet shifts into first gear thanks to dark cherry and dried blackberry. Second gear is marked by spice, tobacco and barbecue smoke. The high gears show oak influences with firm tannins and rich consistency.

Producer Information

The Fanti Family has been producing wine and-extra virgin olive oil in Tuscany for nearly 200 years. In the 1970s, current owner Filippo first took over the Estate, marking a major turning point in its history. After redesigning and replanting across its 300 hectare property, an innovation-meets-tradition winemaking technique has resulted in extremely high-quality grape growing, all while avoiding any non-organic fertilizers. Eighty percent of the plantings in the vineyards are Sangiovese or Sangiovese Grosso, a focus that reinforces the family’s commitment to the quality wine of the region and which is reflected in Fanti’s highly rated Brunelli. Filippo’s daughter Elisa joined the team in 2007 and has since been instrumental in reinforcing their position in the international market. When Filippo decided to reconfigure their 300 hectare property, he allocated 50 hectares to be grape vines, just half that of the olive grove. He apportioned other plots of the property to crops and woodlands in a layout that was designed to nurture the vineyards. With soil that is laden with limestone and clay, optimal daytime sun exposure and a nighttime thermal drop, the viniculture is carefully orchestrated to mirror the flavors and aromas of both the grape and the territory. The winery itself is partially built into a hill to reduce visual impact and protect the scenery. Inside the winery, Filippo himself has carefully selected everything, from the sorting table, stainless steel vats and pumpover system to a very high standard of barrel selection. As a result, Fanti continues to produce hallmark Southern Montalcino wines with the help of their surrounding terroir and passion for making approachable wines for new wine makers and seasoned pros alike.