Terrazze San Leolino Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2021 Fontodi

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (96)

Now showing the Panzano UGA on the front label, the Fontodi 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Panzano Terrazze San Leonlino (made with certified organic fruit) is a delightful wine and a relatively new addition to a portfolio that excels in a classic vintage such as 2021. Taking full advantage of new regulations that give identity to appellation subzones (or UGAs), the wine exudes the depth, richness and sunshine that Panzano fruit is known for. The bouquet is stitched together with generous black fruit, pencil shaving and light spice, but the wine ultimately stands apart for its threefold balance of fruit versus acidity versus oak spice.

James Suckling (96)

This is a wonderfully crafted Chianti Classico with very finely textured, silky tannins, bright fruit and crisp acidity. It’s medium-bodied and goes on for minutes at the end. From organically grown grapes. Very attractive now, but much better in two or three years and beyond.

Jancis Robinson (17.50)

Deep youthful ruby. Deep, yet brooding on the nose with dark-spice and pure cherry and raspberry notes. Still embryonic with chewy tannins framing the compact sour-cherry fruit. Lush, wired acidity and long-lasting tannins perfectly in tune with the fruit on the finish. (WS)

Falstaff (96)

Shiny ruby red with a fine rim. Intense aromas, with slightly peppery notes, a core of juicy cherry, ebony, hints of marzipan and tobacco. Flows on the palate with gentle drive, fine fruit expression, a silky texture on firm tannins and a very long finish.