In Bond Fine Wine. 2018 Fontodi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Del Sorbo, Vigna Del Sorbo, Tuscany, Italy. Red italy - tuscany in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 98/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2023–2050. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Monica Larner (ML) — 96/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 07/10/2021 · Drink 2023-2050
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. This organic, single-vineyard expression delivers impeccable balance and beautiful intensity throughout. The wine sports a developed fruit side that contrasts nicely against the spice and tobacco-like tones that come thanks…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 98/100 · Vinous, 01/09/2021 · Drink 2026-2048
The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is quite possibly the most elegant, refined version of this wine I have ever tasted. It does not offer the immediacy or impact of either the 2015 or 2016, but, instead, impresses with its elegance, persistence and total class. Bright floral and spice notes add perfume to a core of red-toned fruit. The 2018 represents another move towards gr…