2 great producers and 2 classic wines.
Fonterutoli Chianti Classico DOCG 2004
There’s some appropriate barnyard notes tied into the tart cherry and lightly tannic palate. 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 2% Malvasia Nera and 2% Colorino, aged for one year in small oak barrels. Bottled by the Mazzei family in Castellina in Chianti 13.5% $27.95 at Traverso’s Fonterutoli
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2003
There’s a sense of baked fruit and an elegant, supple palate framed by acidity. All Sangiovese, bottled in Montalcino 14% $65.99 at Traverso’s Argiano
