Fontalloro 2019 Toscana IGT Felsina Melchior

Fontalloro 2019 Toscana IGT Felsina: Sangiovese of great personality

Fontalloro 2019 Toscana IGT Felsina is an elegant and deep red wine, produced by Felsina with 100% Sangiovese grapes. It originates from a careful selection of vineyards and authoritatively interprets the most expressive face of Tuscany, combining structure, aromatic finesse, and the ability to evolve over time.

Territory and wine style

The grapes come from the estates of Poggio al Sole and Arcidossino, in an area between Chianti Classico and Chianti Colli Senesi, at altitudes ranging from 330 to 407 meters above sea level. This location gives the wine a balance between energy, freshness, and fruit maturity. The soils, diverse in composition, contribute to a complex profile: on one side rocky, calcareous, and clay components, on the other sands, silt, small pebbles, and marine sediments. The result is an Italian wine with a clear territorial character, built to offer depth, precision, and longevity.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents an intense ruby red color rich in tones. On the nose, it expresses a complex bouquet, with notes of tobacco, wet earth, soil dust, blackcurrant, blackberry, and licorice. The sip is consistent with the aromatic profile: the structure is significant, the tannins are present and well perceived, but moderately soft, while the taste progression maintains tension and elegance until the finish. Fontalloro 2019 Toscana IGT Felsina shows balance between substance, freshness, and persistence, with an elegant texture that suggests a favorable evolution over time.

Recommended pairings

This Tuscan Sangiovese pairs well with flavorful and structured dishes, such as Florentine steak, braised meats, beef roasts, stewed game, wild boar, and pappardelle with ragù. Excellent also with aged pecorino cheeses and strong-flavored cheeses. Its combination of tannin, acidity, and aromatic depth makes it suitable for rich and traditional cuisine, capable of supporting its personality without overshadowing it.

Serving temperature

Serve Fontalloro 2019 Toscana IGT Felsina at a temperature of 18-20°C. If possible, it is advisable to open it a little in advance to allow the wine to express its aromatic profile and tannic structure at its best, especially in a young phase of its evolution.

Why buy it

Fontalloro 2019 Toscana IGT Felsina is an ideal choice for those looking for an authoritative, recognizable, and versatile Tuscan red in the high-end range. It combines the charm of Sangiovese with the precision of Felsina, offering a wine capable of accompanying important moments, special dinners, and collectible occasions. Its structure, combined with the prospect of long aging, makes it a compelling purchase for those seeking a characterful, elegant, and reliable label.