Filetta Di Lamole Chianti Classico Fontodi Vintage 2016 VINTAGE WINES 2011

Filetta Di Lamole Chianti Classico Fontodi Vintage 2016 VINTAGE WINES 2011The Fontodi estate is situated in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, Tuscany. Known for great Chianti's and "Super Tuscans". This particular wine comes from their vineyards in Lamole, which are situated 600 metres above sea level giving them a cooler climate. 2016 was a very good vintage for the reason. Typical blend, Sangiovese. 75cl bottle. Abv 13. 5% Bottle condition, capsule good, label good, wine level in neck. Tasting note 10. 03. 2025

They started producing a fortified wine in the 1990s with vintage port in mind

One of the 11 cru Beaujolais

1982 was an excellent year for Bordeaux and this wine

It is also one of the longest continually running wine estate having made communion wine during prohibition

capsule has damaged wax

Established in 1680

Beringer's success was in part because of the federal license they obtained to make wine for religious purposes during prohibition (1920-1933)

Really enjoyed

Saint Julien was ranked a fourth growth in the 1855 classification of Médoc and the Graves

The 1989 vintage was very good also

who saved the estate from being built over

The estate was known as Château Fournas until 1997 when it was purchased by May Eliane de Lencquesaing