Fontalloro 2018

Im Fontalloro manifestiert sich Fèlsinas meisterliche Handschrift im Sangiovese am eindrucksvollsten. Schon das überaus dichte Bukett begeistert mit rotbeerigen Anklängen und einem erdig-mineralischen Unterton. Am Gaumen eine verspielte Frucht, wiederum unterlegt von tiefen, mineralischen Noten und Anklängen von dunkler Schokolade; harmonisch und facettenreich mit einer berückenden Balance aus feiner Säure und feinnervigem Tannin. Langer Nachhall.

A tight, fresh Fontalloro with dark cherry, chocolate and toasted oak. Some walnut, too. It’s full-bodied, yet polished and structured. Sort of shy. But this will develop really nicely with some bottle age. James Suckling

To my palate, the 2018 vintage sometimes feels a little too ripe or baked. I was reminded of those characteristics when tasting the Fèlsina 2018 Fontalloro. There is plenty of dark fruit at its core, but this wine also reveals dry tones of jarred oregano, grilled Mediterranean herb, crushed aspirin and graham cracker. The mouthfeel is pleasantly lean and silky, and perhaps the wine delivers more in terms of length than it does weight or texture. A little more bottle age should help flesh out and soften these results. Monica Larner

The 2018 Fontalloro is bright, floral and full of energy. In most vintages, Fontalloro is quite open, but the 2018 is especially nervy and taut. That won't be an issue in time, of course, but readers should plan on being patient. Sangiovese is so expressive here. A whole range of floral and savory accents lingers on the close. Antonio Galloni

Black cherry and blackberry flavors are accented by earth, rosemary and tobacco in this sleek, incisive red, which is balanced and linear, with vibrant acidity driving the long finish, where a note of iron creeps into the mix. Wine Spectator