Latest Technical Specifications · 2021
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 0.2 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Marna di macigno (sandstone marl)
Fermentation Vessels Terracotta amphora
Maceration 30 days
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 6
Used Oak Only Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Fruit comes from a 1.5-hectare single vineyard in the Lamole UGA, situated over 600 metres above sea level. Grapes were selected on sorting tables. The wine matured for 20 months in used 6 hL French-oak tonneaux, while Liberty states that Fontodi's three Gran Selezione wines receive at least 30 months of ageing before release. The release is certified organic, although the certification body is not named, and is described as practising biodynamic.
Tasting Notes Lavender, sage, menthol and red plum
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 0.2 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Marna di macigno (sandstone marl)
Fermentation Vessels Terracotta amphora
Maceration 30 days
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 6
Used Oak Only Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Fruit comes from a 1.5-hectare single vineyard in the Lamole UGA, situated over 600 metres above sea level. Grapes were selected on sorting tables. The wine matured for 20 months in used 6 hL French-oak tonneaux, while Liberty states that Fontodi's three Gran Selezione wines receive at least 30 months of ageing before release. The release is certified organic, although the certification body is not named, and is described as practising biodynamic.
Tasting Notes Lavender, sage, menthol and red plum
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 5.85 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Region Chianti Classico
Soil Marna di macigno (sandstone marl)
Fermentation Vessels Terracotta amphora
Maceration 30 days
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 6
Used Oak Only Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Fruit comes from a 1.5-hectare single vineyard in the Lamole UGA, situated over 600 metres above sea level. Grapes were selected on sorting tables, and the wine matured for 20 months in used 6 hL French-oak tonneaux. The release is certified organic, although the certification body is not named.
Tasting Notes Lavender, sage, menthol and red plum
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