Fontodi

In the areas south of Panzano, in the Chianti Classico area, there is a valley called "Conca d'Oro". Here the Manetti family, which has always specialized in the production of terracotta and in the careful cultivation of Sangiovese in the area, in 1968 established the headquarters of the Fontodi winery, producer of Tuscan wines of real quality. Covering more than 170 hectares, more than 80 of which are dedicated to vineyards, the company, certified organic, acts with the utmost respect for the integrity of the land, its naturalness and sustainability. Fontodi, by not using chemicals, tries to value internal resources and reduce what comes from the outside. Fertilization takes place thanks to a compound obtained with pruning residues and the manure of a herd of Chianina cattle bred on the farm. All this is accompanied by modern oenological techniques, which allow for the creation of a perfect combination of complexity and harmony, typical of the Chianti area. But the excellence of the Tuscan red wines produced here also derives from other factors. First of all, the area, by its nature, is suited to viticulture, due to the high altitude, the marly soils and the warm and dry microclimate with a considerable temperature range. Furthermore, the vinification and subsequent maturation is carried out in wood in cellars positioned on descending levels. In doing so, it is possible to operate by gravity with the utmost respect for the surrounding nature. Finally, thanks to in-depth research on the Sangiovese vines, the characteristics of these grapes that are still partly unpublished are exploited, which enable the production of excellent wines such as Chianti Classico, Flaccianello della Pieve and Vigna del Sorbo. Name and address of producer/distributor: Azienda Agricola Fondoti, 50022 Panzano in Chianti FI. Products from this winery should be stored in a cool, dry place away from heat sources.