$28CAD

Decanted for two hours. Initial "funk" on the nose blew off with air time. Dark ruby red, crystal clear in the glass. Nice slow legs.

Aromas of cherries, earth, banana peel, bacon fat, smoke, raspberry, and coffee. Very fresh.

Medium-full bodied with peppery and cherry notes. Spice and black fruits too. A hint of herbaceousness that was not unpleasant at all and a 30+ second finish.

Overall, a delicious Chianti Classico, and one of the better ones I've had in a while.

89 points.

Agree that it is one of the better Chiantis' out there right now.

Double decanted for about 20 minutes. This wine is a dark ruby with aromas of raspberry, bacon and smoke with maybe a bit of chalk or limestone. I'm not sure what I was getting other than it had a "mineral" note.

There was quite a bit of "funk" as Futronic notes when the bottle was opened. This dissipated and the fruits kicked in. A finish of decent length. My better half noted that it had a much better nose than most Chiantis.

In all a good effort - 87-88 points from someone that usually doesn't like Chianti.

2000 Fontodi Chianti Classico
Italy

Served at the October 18th North Texas Winos Tasting.

Purchased locally at Central Market for $24.00 a bottle.

Opened and served immediately without decanting in Spigelau Authentis Magnum glasses. Served alone with no food.

Light ruby color in the glass, clear to center. Nose was earthy up front, turning towards mushrooms in the middle and finishing with a slight dustiness. Flavors were mostly cherry with some raspberry amd a tart finish. Fairly well balanced and straightforward wine although I feel the alcohol is a bit lacking. Overall I’d rate the wine around 88 points. Drink at your leisure.

Oh typical - just because I saw the notes on the 99 first I updated that thread and then I come out and find this one lurking.

I didn't take detailed notes when I had this but it was a thoroughly lovely Chianti. Nice balance of fruit and tannins and a smoothness that made me go and get some more.