Fontodi Chianti Classico 1999

Fontodi Chianti Classico 1999: This wine has a deep, garnet red colour. The nose has dense, meaty fruit, with nuances of beef extract. This is clearly made in a big, burly style. The palate is similarly big and meaty, with plenty of structure. There is good fruit, and strong acidity providing an underlying Italian note. Overall a medium bodied, firm, masculine mouth feel. 17/20 (16/9/02)