Le Fonti Panzano Chianti Classico DOCG

Chianti Classico DOCG from Fattoria Le Fonti Panzano

The young savage in the Le Fonti family

The Chianti Classico from the Fattoria Le Fonti in Panzano in Chianti shows what Sangiovese stands for right from the first sniff and sip: the wine smells spicy after the typical Chianti Classico aromas, in the mouth it shows up fruity fresh with a mixture of good acidity and spice notes. The typical Sangiovese taste of Le Fonti’s most important red wine in terms of quantity is rounded off by a light mixture of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Between the end of September and the beginning of October, the grapes are harvested by hand in Le Fonti. In small baskets the fruits are brought into the wine cellar. After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the future Chianti Classico matures for 12 months in French oak barrels. A further three to six months in the bottle are added - and voilà: a still youthful, but palatable and excellent food companion is ready - with a lot of potential for aging…

An excellent family winery in Chianti Classico

The road to the Fattoria Le Fonti family winery is in the middle of the medieval village of Panzano in the Chianti Classico wine region. The company is managed by Vicky Schmitt-Vitali and her husband Guido. Only a few years ago, the two winemakers took over the vineyard from Vicky’s father Konrad. He himself bought Le Fonti as a drop-out in 1994. Today Vicky and Guido produce high quality red wines in Le Fonti in the heart of Tuscany - about 30 kilometers south of Florence - which have received many international awards in recent years. In addition to the obligatory Chianti Classico, the Fattoria Le Fonti range also includes the Chianti Classico Riserva and, with the 2013 vintage, a new Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. The wine range is complemented by the house wine, La Lepre, a refreshing Rosato and Fontissimo, a super tuscan made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Last but not least: extra virgin olive oil - an absolute must-have for lovers of products of good taste.

The Alta Valle della Greve: cool locations for cool wines

The sites of Le Fonti are located in the so-called "Alta Valle della Greve" - the "high valley of the Greve", through which meanders a small river, the Greve. Here, on the other side of the Conca d’Oro, the golden valley, the vines benefit from a special microclimate: this part of Panzano is the cooler part, which is a great advantage for the grapes in the hotter and hotter summers of recent years. The leading grape variety here is the autochthonous Sangiovese grape variety, but the two international grape varieties Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are also very important in Le Fonti in Panzano. Since the winegrowers are convinced that the roots of a good wine lie in the vineyard, the latter are biologically certified. This is the only way to ensure the best quality in the glass!

Holiday in Tuscany: vineyards and wine cellar included

Tuscany vacationers, wine lovers and pleasure people are always welcome at Le Fonti! When Vicky is not busy with lunch for her three children, she greets her visitors personally and likes to take time for a walk through the vineyards and the wine cellar. The passionate winemaker not only explains the peculiarities of Le Fonti’s vineyards, but of course guests can also try out the visible and taste differences of Le Fonti wines at any time during a small wine tasting. One thing is for sure: an excursion to the vineyard and wine cellar is an unforgettable experience for all the senses!