2011 Felsina "Fontalloro" Toscana
SKU #1288298
95 points
James Suckling
Aromas of dark chocolate, berries, toasted nuts and vanilla bean follow through to a full body, firm tannins and a juicy finish. Lots of intense, beautiful fruit. Tight, layered red. All there.
(11/2014)
94 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2011 Fontalloro is a pure expression of Sangiovese with fruit sourced from the Chianti Classico area and the Colli Senesi area. It ages in new and once-used barrique for up to 22 months. Aromas flow with authority, spanning a large swath of fruit and oak-related attributes. The best part, however, is the aromatic layering: Slices of bright cherry fruit, dark chocolate, polished river stone and tilled earth peel back fluidly. It shows a superior sense of integration and balance. (ML)
(10/2014)
94 points
Vinous
Felsina's 2011 Fontalloro is wonderfully expressive today. Dark red cherry, plum, smoke, rose petal and sweet spices all blossom in the glass. Impeccably layered and sensual, the 2011 captures all the best qualities of the year. Sweet floral and red-toned notes burst with great energy on the structured finish. Fontalloro seems to have come a long way over the last few years. The 2011 is another drop-dead gorgeous beauty. (AG)
(9/2014)
94 points
Wine Spectator
A firm, linear red, featuring black cherry, black currant, leather, tobacco and tar notes on a dense frame. This persistent version builds to a long fruit-, spice- and mineral-tinged aftertaste. Combines power and finesse, and should age beautifully. (BS)
(2/2015)
Jancis Robinson
Darkest ruby with black core. Very ripe, almost over-ripe cherry fruit but just on the right side of the line. Some dried fruits and fruit cake. Has those same dried fruits on the palate but the acidity and the spice and dense tannin structure take you well away from the sweet fruit. Deliciously savoury and dry on the palate. Needs time. 18/20 points. (JH)
(9/2015)