Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 1995

Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 1995: A lovely colour, still displaying the vibrant red-black hue of youth. The nose seems at first to be packed out with smoky, youthful, raspberry and cherry fruit, liquorice and wood, but with time aromas of grilled meats appear. Good fruit on the palate, which is initially dominated by considerable acidity. Some time in the glass soon heals this, however, as with aeration the palate fattens up and develops a good texture, and this is more than a match for the strong acidity. Smoked meat and charred, smouldering wood flavours alongside the fruit. Pleasant tannins. Considerable length. 18/20 (27/8/02)