2011 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo, Fontodi, Tuscany
Effectively Fontodi’s Gran Selezione and the flagship wine of the estate, the Vigna del Sorbo has as much, if not more, ageing potential than the famous Flaccianello, whilst retaining more grace and elegance. Made with grapes from forty-five year-old vines, the Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend gives intense, brooding, dark fruit. This is a surprisingly fresh and brilliantly integrated wine.