Massanois

  • About Us
  • Portfolio
    • Wines
    • Wineries
  • Distribution
    • New York
    • New Jersey
    • California
    • Massanois Imports
  • Contact Us
    • Consumer
    • Wholesale Distribution

Fanti Brunello di Montalcino “Vallocchio” 2012 (750ml/6)

Fanti — 2012 — Tuscany, Italy
Downloads
  • All Files As Zip
  • Tech Sheet
  • Bottle Image
  • Label
  • Winery and Vineyards
Inquire
  • Winery: Fanti
  • Vintage: 2012
  • Type: Red, Still, Dry
  • Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino
  • Region: Tuscany
  • Country: Italy
  • Product ID: 103291
  • Blend: 100% Sangiovese Grosso
  • Alcohol: 15.0%
  • Acidity: 5.47 g/L
  • Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/L
  • Size of Vineyard: 10 Hectares
  • Bottles Produced: 8.000
  • Harvested: 2nd half of September
  • Method: Hand Harvested
  • Fermentation Vessel: Stainless Steel
  • Vinification Method: 25-30 day fermentation in stainless steel (temperature controlled)
  • Time of Aging: 30 Months
  • Barrel Details: French Oak
  • Length of time in bottle before release: 18 months

About Fanti

The area of vineyards has been developed in the amphitheatre of the south facing hills of Castelnuovo dell’Abate, at 350-430m above sea level, a part of which are to be found quite near the wonderful Roman Basilica of Sant’Antimo, and the rest in the hill side slopes from Castelnuovo dell’Abate toward Orcia. The soil is limy with stratified formation of “galestro” (marls).

The climate is extremely particular and at one and the same time favours robust and elegant wines because ...

Learn More

Available Markets: New York, New Jersey, California, Massanois Imports

Tasting Notes

Shows very ripe fruit character but remains fresh and flavorful. Flamboyant, with plum, cherry, chocolate and walnut aromas and flavors. Opulent and delicious.

Reviews

  • Wine Spectator

    93
    The bright cherry and strawberry flavors are shaded by coconut and vanilla notes in this powerful red. Leather, tobacco and iron accents add depth as this builds to a long, muscular finish. Best from 2020 through 2036.
  • Wine Enthusiast

    90
    "Here's a big, hearty wine that opens with aromas of underbrush, tilled soil, truffle, stewed black-skinned fruit and a whiff of menthol. The palate offers blackberry jam, cherries marinated in spirits, coffee, mocha and a confectionary note alongside the warmth of evident alcohol. It's already rather evolved and accessible, with velvety tannins. Drink soon." - Kerin O'Keefe, May 2016
  • James Suckling

    93
    "Shows very ripe fruit character but remains fresh and flavorful. Flamboyant, with plum, cherry, chocolate and walnut aromas and flavors. Opulent and delicious. Drink now." - James Suckling, Feb 2016

Find Us

443 Park Avenue South
Suite 700
New York, NY 10016

1.888.242.1342
info@massanois.com

Distribution

New York
New Jersey
California
Massanois Imports

Producer Portal

Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy

© 2018 Massanois LLC. All rights reserved. Website by B. Martin Studio.