{"product_id":"fontalloro-2018-igt-toscana-da-6-litri-mathusalem-felsina-cassa-in-legno","title":"FONTALLORO 2018 igt Toscana 6 liters, MATHUSALEM Felsina Wooden Box","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFontalloro 2018 Toscana IGT: large format and soul of Sangiovese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFontalloro 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eFèlsina\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most authoritative expressions of Tuscan Sangiovese, offered here in the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eMathusalem 6-liter format\u003c\/strong\u003e with a wooden case. A wine designed to celebrate important moments, capable of uniting elegance, aromatic depth, and structural solidity in a scenographic and collectible guise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production of \u003cstrong\u003eFontalloro\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from vineyards located between \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Colli Senesi\u003c\/strong\u003e, in an area that benefits from altitudes ranging from 330 to 407 meters above sea level and predominantly south-western exposures. This territorial combination helps define an intense and vertical style, supported by a clear varietal identity. The grapes come from selected estates and the wine is made from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e, with careful vinification and a long maturation in French oak barriques that enrich its complexity without altering its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents a \u003cstrong\u003eruby red\u003c\/strong\u003e of good intensity. The olfactory profile is complex and deep, with hints of tobacco, wet earth, soil dust, blackcurrant, blackberry, and licorice. On the palate, it shows structure, good consistency, and a tannic texture that is present but moderately soft, well integrated into the whole. The typical freshness of Sangiovese supports the sip and accompanies a long, savory, and coherent finish, with a closing of great class and evolutionary potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Tuscan wine shines with rich and flavorful dishes, such as braised meats, important roasts, Florentine steak, game, and aged cheeses. Its structure also makes it suitable for traditional land cuisine preparations, where protein and succulence find balance in the freshness and tannic profile of the wine. The 6-liter format makes it ideal for convivial dinners, celebrations, and prestigious gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe \u003cstrong\u003eFontalloro 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e at a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e18-20 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. In such an important format, it is advisable to open the bottle well in advance and let the wine breathe before serving, to enhance the aromatic expression and taste harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing \u003cstrong\u003eFontalloro 2018 Fèlsina\u003c\/strong\u003e means bringing to the table a great \u003cstrong\u003eItalian red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with a strong territorial identity, crafted by a reference winery in Tuscany. The Mathusalem 6-liter format in a wooden case combines collectible value, scenic impact, and capacity for evolution, making it perfect for those looking for an important label to taste, gift, or preserve over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Felsina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56658834522498,"sku":"1328o8x","price":565.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/fontalloro-Mathusalem-felsina.jpg?v=1779206965","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/fontalloro-2018-igt-toscana-da-6-litri-mathusalem-felsina-cassa-in-legno-product","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}