2012 Fattoria di Felsina Fontalloro Toscana

Sangiovese - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WA 94 WE 94 JS 93 WS 92
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2015

The 2012 Fontalloro (100% Sangiovese) is a stunning expression and delivers the high quality we have come to expect of this celebrated IGT Toscana wine in a less important vintage. Careful work has been done here to...
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, November 2015

Ripe plum, mature black cherry, violet, clove, mocha, anise and grilled sage are just some of the sensations you'll find on this gorgeous wine alongside velvety tannins. It already has great depth but hold for more...
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, August 2015

Aromas of chilis, currants, berries and flowers follow through to a full body, chewy tannins and a tangy finish. A structured and fresh wine. Better in a year or two but already so fine. Always excellent. Better in 2017.
WS 92

Wine Spectator, June 2016

This red evokes cherry, black currant, earth, tobacco and mineral flavors, allied to an elegant frame. Well-structured, remaining fresh and long on the dusty finish. Sangiovese. Best from 2018 through 2029. 3,750 cases...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Sangiovese
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Vintage 2012
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2012 Fattoria di Felsina Fontalloro Toscana is a Sangiovese varietal from Tuscany, Italy. This wine has garnered significant praise from several professional reviewers, reflecting its high quality and complexity.

Monica Larner from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded the wine a score of 94, describing it as a "stunning expression" of Sangiovese. She noted that the wine maintains the high quality expected of this celebrated IGT Toscana wine, despite the less important vintage. The Fontalloro vineyard, located on the border of the Chianti Classico and Chianti Colli Senesi appellations, provides a soft and rich bouquet with dark fruit and spice. Larner highlighted the integrated tannins and acidity, stating that careful work was done to ensure the high quality of fruit.

Bruce Sanderson from Wine Spectator gave the wine a score of 92, praising its complex flavors of cherry, black currant, earth, tobacco, and mineral. He described the wine as well-structured, with an elegant frame, remaining fresh and long on the dusty finish. Sanderson suggested that the wine would be best enjoyed between 2018 and 2029.

James Suckling from jamessuckling.com rated the wine 93 points, noting its aromas of chilis, currants, berries, and flowers. He described the wine as having a full body, chewy tannins, and a tangy finish. Suckling recommended waiting a year or two before drinking but acknowledged its already fine quality, calling it "always excellent."

Wine Enthusiast also awarded the wine a score of 94. The review highlighted the ripe plum, mature black cherry, violet, clove, mocha, anise, and grilled sage sensations found in the wine, complemented by velvety tannins. The reviewer suggested that the wine already has great depth but will develop more complexity with time, recommending drinking between 2017 and 2027.

Overall, the 2012 Fattoria di Felsina Fontalloro Toscana is recognized for its rich and complex flavor profile, well-structured body, and potential for aging. The 14.0% alcohol content and cork closure add to its traditional appeal, making it a noteworthy choice for Sangiovese enthusiasts.