Le Fonti Panzano Fontissimo Alta Valle della Greve IGT
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| Blend | 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35 % Merlot, 5 % Sangiovese |
| Sustainability: | sustainable viticulture |
| Maturation: | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by 24 months in French oak barriques |
| Order number: | 111050416FL |
Elegance and strength, full-bodied and unobtrusive. Mineral and fruity. A red wine from Tuscany that will meet the highest demands.
| Order number | Picture | Variant | Price | Delivery | Quantity | |
| 111050416FL | | Vintage: 2016 Bottle size: 0,75 liter €30.00 * Content: 0.75 l ( €40.00 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 43 | €30.00 * Content: 0.75 l ( €40.00 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 43 | ||
| 111050416MAHK |  | Vintage: 2016 Bottle size: 1,5 liter in a wooden box €70.00 * Content: 1.5 l ( €46.67 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 1 | €70.00 * Content: 1.5 l ( €46.67 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 1 | ||
| 111050416DMHK |  | Vintage: 2016 Bottle size: 3,0 liter Doublemagnum in a wooden box €140.00 * Content: 3 l ( €46.67 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 1 | €140.00 * Content: 3 l ( €46.67 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 1 | ||
| 111050415FL | | Vintage: 2015 Bottle size: 0,75 liter €30.00 * Content: 0.75 l ( €40.00 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 35 | €30.00 * Content: 0.75 l ( €40.00 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 35 | ||
| 111050415MAHK | | Vintage: 2015 Bottle size: 1,5 liter in a wooden box €70.00 * Content: 1.5 l ( €46.67 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 2 | €70.00 * Content: 1.5 l ( €46.67 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 2 | ||
| 111050415DMHK | | Vintage: 2015 Bottle size: 3,0 liter Doublemagnum in a wooden box €140.00 * Content: 3 l ( €46.67 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 1 | €140.00 * Content: 3 l ( €46.67 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 1 | ||
| 111050414FL | | Vintage: 2014 Bottle size: 0,75 liter €28.00 * Content: 0.75 l ( €37.33 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 15 | €28.00 * Content: 0.75 l ( €37.33 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 15 | ||
| 111050414MAHK | | Vintage: 2014 Bottle size: 1,5 liter in a wooden box €66.00 * Content: 1.5 l ( €44.00 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 3 | €66.00 * Content: 1.5 l ( €44.00 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 3 | ||
| 111050414DMHK | | Vintage: 2014 Bottle size: 3,0 liter Doublemagnum in a wooden box €160.00 * Content: 3 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 1 | €160.00 * Content: 3 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 1 | ||
| 111050413FL | | Vintage: 2013 Bottle size: 0,75 liter €35.00 * Content: 0.75 l ( €46.67 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 31 | €35.00 * Content: 0.75 l ( €46.67 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 31 | ||
| 111050413MAHK | | Vintage: 2013 Bottle size: 1,5 liter in a wooden box €80.00 * Content: 1.5 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 2 | €80.00 * Content: 1.5 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 2 | ||
| 111050413DMHK | | Vintage: 2013 Bottle size: 3,0 liter Doublemagnum in a wooden box €160.00 * Content: 3 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 3 | €160.00 * Content: 3 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 3 | ||
| 111050412FL | | Vintage: 2012 Bottle size: 0,75 liter €35.00 * Content: 0.75 l ( €46.67 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 37 | €35.00 * Content: 0.75 l ( €46.67 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 37 | ||
| 111050412MAHK | | Vintage: 2012 Bottle size: 1,5 liter in a wooden box €80.00 * Content: 1.5 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 5 | €80.00 * Content: 1.5 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 5 | ||
| 111050412DMHK | | Vintage: 2012 Bottle size: 3,0 liter Doublemagnum in a wooden box €160.00 * Content: 3 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 2 | €160.00 * Content: 3 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 2 | ||
| 111050411MAHK | | Vintage: 2011 Bottle size: 1,5 liter in a wooden box €80.00 * Content: 1.5 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 1 | €80.00 * Content: 1.5 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 1 | ||
| 111050411DMHK | | Vintage: 2011 Bottle size: 3,0 liter Doublemagnum in a wooden box €160.00 * Content: 3 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 1 | €160.00 * Content: 3 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 1 | ||
| 111050409MAHK | | Vintage: 2009 Bottle size: 1,5 liter in a wooden box €80.00 * Content: 1.5 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 3 | €80.00 * Content: 1.5 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 3 | ||
| 111050408FL | | Vintage: 2008 Bottle size: 0,75 liter €35.00 * Content: 0.75 l ( €46.67 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 3 | €35.00 * Content: 0.75 l ( €46.67 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 3 | ||
| 111050408MAHK | | Vintage: 2008 Bottle size: 1,5 liter in a wooden box €80.00 * Content: 1.5 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) Ready to ship today, In stock: 2 | €80.00 * Content: 1.5 l ( €53.33 * / 1 l ) | Ready to ship today, In stock: 2 |
Fontissimo Alta Valle della Greve IGT from Fattoria Le Fonti Panzano
Good, better, Fontissimo!
Actually, the Fontissimo can be described with very few words: good, better, Fontissimo! The name Fontissimo stands for the best that Fattoria Le Fonti has to offer. Or as they say among family members, "Daddy's Best." Only the very best Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes are used for this super tuscan. They are carefully harvested by hand - from Merlot to Cabernet Sauvignon. Both fermentation and biological acid maceration take place in stainless steel tanks.The cuvée is usually determined before the Fontissimo starts to age for 24 months in French oak barriques. Here at Le Fonti, the assemblage - i.e. the combination of several wine varieties into one composition - takes place before the wine is moved to the oak wood. "That way the wines have longer time to get used to each other", explains the winemaker Vicky with a smile. After almost two years in the barrel, the wine impresses with its balanced body and its ripe, dark fruit - with sometimes more, sometimes less cherries, currants and cassis. And the best thing about it: all these good qualities are also available in large sizes - as 1.5 litre magnum and as 3 litre double magnum, both packed in beautiful wooden boxes.
Fattoria Le Fonti: family & friends near Florence
The Fattoria Le Fonti is a family winery in Panzano in Chianti that Vicky Schmitt-Vitali has been running together with her husband Guido for several years. Here in the heart of Chianti Classico, a wine region in Tuscany only 30 kilometres from Florence, Vicky and Guido put all their heart and soul into the production of high quality red wines. This is underlined not at last by the numerous international awards in recent years. Of course this includes the typical red wines of the region - Chianti Classico and Chianti Classico Riserva, and the new since the 2013 vintage a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, the light house wine "La Lepre" - but also a fruity Rosato belongs to the range of Le Fonti. And above all that sits the Fontissimo. And not to forget the Olio Extra Vergine. The purest pleasure!
Vineyards, olive groves and good taste in the valley of Greve
In addition to the approximately 8.5 hectares of vineyards in which the autochthonous Sangiovese grape variety - the leading variety in the entire Chianti Classico - and the international Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties grow, more than 1,500 olive trees are part of the Le Fonti estate. All these plants and their fruits benefit from the special microclimate that prevails here in the "Alta Valle della Greve", at the back of the "Conca d'Oro" - the golden valley. Because in this part of Panzano it's a little cooler. This ensures that the grapes can stay longer on the vine and thus have more time to ripen and develop fine tannins. The organic certification of the vineyards makes a significant contribution to the good taste and first-class quality of Le Fonti wines. Like all members of the "Unione di Viticoltori di Panzano", Vicky and Guido are convinced: organic is simply better...
A must when on holidays in Tuscany: a tour in the vineyards and the wine cellars
Whoever spends his holidays in Tuscany, a wine tasting in one of the wineries is a must for him! And of course, visitors are always welcome at the Fattoria Le Fonti - not least because of the many Le Fonti signs in and around Panzano. Vicky Schmitt-Vitaly, owner of Le Fonti, welcomes her visitors personally and guides individuals or groups through the vineyards and wine cellar. Not only will you learn about the grape varieties, the harvest, the peculiarities of Le Fonti's vineyards and vinification, but you will also be able to taste the quality wines and olive oil yourself. An experience that you won't forget soon and that no Tuscany holiday should be missing!
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Le Fonti Panzano
Ein Weingut im Chianti Classico mit Herz
In Panzano in Chianti ist die Fattoria Le Fonti von Vicky Schmitt-Vitali zu finden. Vor einigen Jahren hat sie gemeinsam mit ihrem Mann Guido das Weingut von ihrem Vater Konrad übernommen. Und bis heute ist die Fattoria ein echter Familienbetrieb geblieben. Seit 1994 werden hier typische Rotweine der Region Chianti Classico produziert: Den Grundstock des Sortiments bilden natürlich der Chianti Classico und die Chianti Classico Riserva. Mit dem Erntejahrgang 2013 ist auch eine Chianti Classico Gran Selezione – gekeltert aus 100% Sangiovese-Trauben – hinzugekommen. Mit dem Fontissimo, der vorwiegend aus Merlot und Cabernet Sauvignon hergestellt wird, kommt auch ein sogenannter Supertuscan aus den Kellern von Le Fonti. Vervollständigt wird das Sortiment durch den „La Lepre“, einen einfachen Hauswein, einen Cuvée aus Sangiovese, Merlot und Cabernet Sauvignon. Aber auch ein Olivenöl Extra Vergine und ein erfrischender Rosato werden auf Le Fonti produziert.
Mitten in Panzano: Kühle Anbauflächen für „coole“ Weine
Die Anbauflächen des Weinguts liegen auf durchschnittlich 450 Meter über dem Meeresspiegel. Das Landgut erstreckt sich über eine Fläche von 15 Hektar – 8,5 Hektar davon sind Weinberge, der Rest ist mit Olivenbäumen bepflanzt. Die Lagen selbst erstrecken sich im Alta Valle della Greve, das auf der anderen Seite des Conca d’Oro liegt. Dieser Teil von Panzano ist etwas kühler, gerade in den letzten Jahren mit den immer wärmeren und trockeneren Sommern hat dieser Umstand durchaus Vorteile mit sich gebracht. Eine langsamere Reifung der Trauben sorgt dafür, dass die Fruchtigkeit erhalten bleibt und dass der Alkoholwert der Rotweine nicht zu hoch wird. Die Rebstöcke, die heute in den Weinbergen von Le Fonti wachsen und gedeihen, hat Vickys Vater Konrad im Jahr 1994 neu ausgepflanzt: Die Leitsorte ist selbstverständlich Sangiovese, aber es finden sich auf Le Fonti auch Merlot und Cabernet Sauvignon. Sowohl die Weinberge als auch die Olivenhaine werden biologisch bewirtschaftet. Denn Vicky und Guido sind der Überzeugung, dass die Wurzeln eines guten Weines im Weinberg liegen.
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Blend | 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35 % Merlot, 5 % Sangiovese |
| Chianti classico category: | IGT "SuperTuscan" |
| Type of wine: | red wine |
| Wine style: | fine |
| Taste / sweetness: | dry |
| Sustainability: | sustainable viticulture |
| Maturation: | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by 24 months in French oak barriques |
| Country: | Italy |
| Region: | Toskana |
| Region: | Chianti Classico |
| Vineyard in: | Panzano in Chianti |
| Producer/vintner: | Le Fonti Panzano |
| Owner of the winery: | Vicky Schmitt-Vitali |
| Oenologist: | Stefano Chioccioli |
| Agronomist: | Marco Pierucci |
| Vineyard acreage: | 8,5 ha of which 5,7 ha are classified as Chianti Classico |
| Orientation: | southeast |
| Altitude: | 350 - 450 meters a.s.l. |
| Type of soil: | Galestro |
| Plant density: | 5,500 - 6,000 plants per ha |
| Growing: | cordon |
| Allergenic substances: | contains sulfites |
| Recommended serving temperature: | approx. 18° C |
| Varieties: | Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Storage potential | 2036 |
| Acidity g/l | 14,5 |
| Dry extract g/l | 5,8 |
| Production (bottles) | 4.000 Flaschen zu 0,75 Liter |
| Percentage Sangiovese | 5 |
Tasting notes by vintage of Le Fonti di Vicky Schmitt-Vitali wines
2012 Le Fonti di Vicky Schmitt-Vitali Fontissimo Alta Valle della Greve
Dense color in the glass, dark and claiming for "more". The 2012 Fontissimo smells full and round, there are aromas of dark red cherries, currants and a lot of cassis, also the smell reminds a little of gooseberries, delicate spice of black pepper round off this aroma basket. Daddy`s best is still very youthful, oh he will be beautiful, if this super tuscan is left to age a few more years! For now, the aroma basket is supported by an animating acidity and a delicate tannin structure. And suddenly, on the finish appear citrus aromas, orange zest and some aranzini. Wow, what a pleasure.
2011 Le Fonti di Vicky Schmitt-Vitali Fontissimo Alta Valle della Greve
Difficult not to fall into superlatives with this wine! In the glass, this super tuscan is purple red with a very dark core. Fragrant bouquet at the first contact with the nose. Panzano pure - not necessarily the worst starting position. Fontissimo smells of blackberries, forest blueberries, black currants mixed with delicate eucalyptus notes. Also some citrus can be found in the nose. On the palate full-bodied, fine structure, harmonious acid tannin structure, fine-meshed. Again these fruits from the nose combined with some liquorice. Everything well integrated. Then in the finish dark chocolate and some black tea. Still young but with a lot of joy in the coming years. Oh yes - a sheer eternal departure!
2009 Le Fonti di Vicky Schmitt-Vitali Fontissimo Alta Valle della Greve
The first thought at the first aroma impression from the glass: elegance. The second thought: I want more of it. In the nose predominate dark berries, like black currants, blackberries, blueberries, but also fully ripe cherries, combined with dark chocolate, delicate pepper and spicy juniper. Accompanied by a delicate sweet note of marzipan and vanilla. The elegance comes from the minerality and the light mint. On the palate delicately cool, pleasant, full-bodied, expressive, fruity, again with dark berries and ripe cherries. An elegant acidity supports the fine tannins, everything together results in a long lasting finish.
2008 Le Fonti di Vicky Schmitt-Vitali Fontissimo Alta Valle della Greve
The wine shows a rich ruby red with violet reflections in the glass. The nose is full, dense aromas of plums and currants, red and black, delicate spices of pepper and tobacco. On the palate juicy and round, full-bodied, harmonious and rich in structure, fine acid-tannin structure, overall fine-grained tannins, long aftertaste.
2007 Le Fonti di Vicky Schmitt-Vitali Fontissimo Alta Valle della Greve
The first thought at the first impression of aromas from the glass: elegance. The second thought: a confirmation of the first impression. In the nose the aromas of dark berries predominate, such as black currants, blackberries but also fully ripe, dark cherries, together with dark chocolate, some pepper and the spice of juniper. But also aromas of marzipan and vanilla can be found. The minerality is among other things responsible for the beautiful elegance. The palate is full-bodied, expressive, with aromas of dark berries and ripe cherries. An elegant acidity supports the fine tannins, with a long lasting finish.
2006 Le Fonti di Vicky Schmitt-Vitali Fontissimo Alta Valle della Greve
In a ruby red dress with purple reflections the Fontissimo dances in the glass. Its extensive spicy aromas, such as green pepper, tobacco, cardamom and tea, give the wine plenty of character. Fontissimo is fruity with a background of sour cherries, cherries and plums and is impressive not only on the nose but also on the palate. The structured tannins and the impressively self-confident acidity provide an enjoyable tension on the palate and a high storage potential.
What other people think about 2012 Fontissimo Alta Valle della Greve IGT from Le Fonti ...
| Gambero Rosso |  |
| Robert Parker | 89 points "Vicky Schmitt-Vitali's 2012 Fontissimo is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot aged in French oak for two years. The wine opens to ripe fruit and cherry liqueur with earthy tones of spice and leather at the back. Fontissimo offers an impressive balance between power and elegance, and this is indeed the wine's greatest attribute.Vicky Schmitt-Vitali has just bottled her first Chianti Classico Gran Selezione made from 100% Sangiovese. It will hit the market in May 2017. Le Fonti has also recently unveiled two new wines: A pure expression of Sangiovese and a Merlot." |
| Falstaff | 90 points "Glänzendes, intensives Rubin. Sehr klar und offene Nase, satt nach roten Johannisbeeren und Brombeeren, einladend. Feine Frucht am Gaumen, öffnet sich mit geschliffenem, feinmaschigem Tannin, entwickelt gute Kraft, im hinteren Bereich noch etwas Holzüberhang." |
What other people think about 2011 Fontissimo Alta Valle della Greve IGT from Le Fonti ...
| Veronelli | 91 points /  |
| Robert Parker | 93 points "The 2011 Fontissimo is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Sangiovese that is aged in barrique for two years. The wine opens to a pretty dark ruby hue with purple highlights and rich consistency. Fontissimo offers a deep well of intensity and dark fruit flavors with blackberry, resin, tar, cardamon spice and crushed flint or dark mineral. The effect is soothing and rich with a great sense of persistency, and long fruit flavors that characterize the finish. The wine will hold for ten years or more." |
| Falstaff | 91 points "Sattes, dunkles Rubin. Spannende Nase, viel satte Brombeere und Cassis. Am Gaumen dichtmaschiges, zupackendes Tannin, baut sich in vielen Schichten auf, entfaltet sich mit sattem Druck, dunkle Frucht im Finale." |
What other people think about 2009 Fontissimo Alta Valle della Greve IGT from Le Fonti ...
| Gambero Rosso | |
| Veronelli | 88 points /  |
| James Suckling | 93 points "A beautiful red blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Full body, round and juicy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Delicious now but better in 2015 when the tannins soften a little." |
What other people think about 2008 Fontissimo Alta Valle della Greve IGT from Le Fonti ...
| Gambero Rosso | |
| Veronelli | 88 points / |
| James Suckling | 92 points "Aromas of raspberries and currants follow through to a fruity, silky textured and juicy palate. Flavorful yet subtle. Savory aftertaste. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Drink now." |
| Falstaff | 88 points "Leuchtendes, sattes Rubinviolett. Dichte Nase mit satten Noten nach Zwetschgen und Johannisbeeren, etwas Tabak im Hintergrund. Saftig und rund am Gaumen, entfaltet sich sehr geschmeidig, elegant, im Finale kommt viel feinkörniges Tannin zur Geltung, hallt lange nach." |
What other people think about 2007 Fontissimo Alta Valle della Greve IGT from Le Fonti ...
| James Suckling | 92 points "Very ripe berry aromas, with sliced plums and hints of jam. Full body, with soft and silky tannins and lovely, clean fruity aftertaste. This is already so delicious. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Why wait?" |
What other people think about 2006 Fontissimo Alta Valle della Greve IGT from Le Fonti ...
| Gambero Rosso |  |
| Wine Spectator | 89 points "A very pretty red, with blueberry, vanilla and cherry aromas and flavors. This is full and silky, balanced and subtle. Made from Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2011 through 2016. 333 cases made." – JS |
| James Suckling | 92 points "Aromas of blackberries, sweet tobacco and minerals follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a beautiful finish of licorice, berry and tobacco. Very polished and pretty. Hard not to drink now. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot." |
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