Fontodi Chianti Classico 2017

The 2017 Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG is everything you want in a top-tier Tuscan red—powerful yet refined, rich yet vibrant, and built to age beautifully. Crafted from organically grown Sangiovese grapes, this wine reflects the unique terroir of the Conca d’Oro valley in Panzano. Look for the Gallo Nero (Black Rooster) on the bottle—the symbol of Chianti Classico DOCG, representing the heart of Tuscany’s most historic and prestigious wine region.

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Type: Red Wine
Style: Medium-bodied, Refined
Grape Varietal: Sangiovese
Tastes Like: Ripe cherry, red plum, dried herbs, tobacco, spice
Alcohol Percentage: 14%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
Region: Tuscany, Italy
Terroir: Limestone-clay soils in the Conca d'Oro valley
Aging: Aged in French oak barrels
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C – Best served slightly below room temperature

Fontodi is a certified organic estate located in the renowned Conca d'Oro valley of Panzano in Chianti. Owned by the Manetti family since 1968, the winery is dedicated to producing terroir-driven wines through sustainable farming and precision winemaking. The estate's Chianti Classico is a benchmark Sangiovese that reflects both the tradition and quality of this historic region, proudly bearing the Gallo Nero symbol of DOCG authenticity.

Seafood: Grilled tuna or swordfish with caponata.
Poultry: Roast chicken with rosemary or duck with cherry glaze.
Vegetarian: Pappardelle with porcini or tomato-based eggplant stew.
Meat: Bistecca alla Fiorentina or lamb ragu with pici pasta.

Brie: Mild and creamy, softening the wine's structure.
Gruyère: Nutty and firm, pairing well with savoury tones.
Camembert: Earthy and rich, complementing the depth of fruit.
Pecorino: Salty and aged, ideal with Sangiovese's acidity and spice.

Pici al Ragù Toscano (Pici Pasta with Tuscan Meat Sauce)

Ingredients:

• 400g pici pasta
• 500g minced beef or pork
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 400g canned tomatoes
• 1 glass red wine
• Olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. In a pan, sauté onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil until soft.
2. Add minced meat and brown. Deglaze with red wine and reduce.
3. Add tomatoes and rosemary. Simmer for 1.5 hours until thick.
4. Cook pici until al dente and toss with the sauce.
5. Serve with grated pecorino and a glass of Fontodi Chianti Classico.