Ratings
No critic score found for the 2021 Le Fonti Chianti Classico. Decanter's tasting notes and score are behind its Premium access.
Identity
| Producer | Fattoria Le Fonti |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCG |
| Grapes | Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Ruby red; Decanter classifies it as red. |
| Aroma | Not found for the 2021 wine. |
| Palate | Not found for the 2021 wine. |
| Finish | Not found for the 2021 wine. |
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | 12 months in French oak barriques, followed by bottle refinement. |
| Fermentation | Destemmed grapes; cold pre-fermentation maceration for 2–3 days in small stainless-steel tanks, followed by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 380-450 m |
| Soil | Mixed argillaceous schist rich in galestro |
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-harvested with bunch selection in the vineyard. |
Interesting facts
| The available Decanter listing identifies the wine as Le Fonti Panzano Chianti Classico 2021, a dry, medium-bodied, oaked red from Tuscany. It lists 90% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Merlot. |
Logistics
| Cork | cork |