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Fonterutoli Poggio Badiola Toscana 2022
Vintage
2022
Region
Tuscany
Country
Italy
Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Sangiovese, Merlot
ABV
13.5%
Dietary
Vegan, Vegetarian
Sustainability
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Castello di Fonterutoli
Castello di Fonterutoli is a historic Chianti Classico estate in Tuscany, Italy, owned by the Mazzei family since 1435 and located near Castellina in Chianti. Known for Sangiovese-led Tuscan wine, Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, Gran Selezione and Super Tuscan blends, Fonterutoli combines almost six centuries of heritage with precision viticulture and a state-of-the-art gravity cellar. Castello di Fonterutoli offers a benchmark for Chianti Classico and Tuscan fine wine, with a range that spans regional identity, single-parcel expression and age-worthy red wines.
Read MoreViticulture
Poggio Badiola 2022 comes from the Le Ripe vineyard, planted at 450 to 510 metres above sea level. The soils are rocky, derived from decomposed limestone and sandstone, supporting drainage, freshness and aromatic definition. Vines are trained using spur cordon and Guyot systems, with a planting density of 5,500 to 7,200 vines per hectare. The altitude and rocky soils contribute to a fresh, supple and elegant Tuscan red wine with lifted red-fruit character.
Vinification
The grapes were hand-picked from 1 September. Fermentation took place at 26 to 28C, with maceration lasting 12 to 15 days to extract colour, aroma and structure. The wine was aged for ten months in 225-litre American oak barrels, adding gentle spice, texture and roundness while preserving the fresh red-fruit profile. Bottling took place in May 2024.
2022
The 2022 vintage was marked by a mild winter with limited rainfall. Spring temperatures gradually increased, supporting steady vegetative growth, while hot, dry conditions continued through flowering and fruit set. The dry summer thickened grape skins and helped the fruit withstand ripening conditions, although yields were reduced by low rainfall. Grapes were healthy at harvest, which ran from 1 September to 6 October. The vintage was rated good, producing concentrated wines with balance and freshness.
Tasting Note
Poggio Badiola 2022 is elegant and fresh, with red berry aromas and a refined, aromatic profile. The palate is supple and velvety, combining juicy fruit with gentle oak-derived spice and a smooth texture. Medium-bodied and approachable, it offers a polished expression of Tuscan red wine with balance and freshness. The finish is clean, rounded and fruit-led, making it highly versatile for restaurant and by-the-glass listings.
Food Pairing
Pair with cured meats, pizza, pasta with meat or game sauce, grilled tuna, large grilled fish, pot roast, roast vegetables or semi-hard cheeses.
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