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La Forra Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG - 1998 - Cassa Legno - Tenuta di Nozzole - Folonari 1998

Name: La Forra Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG - 1998 - Cassa Legno - Tenuta di Nozzole - Folonari
Brand: Folonari
SKU: Folonari-15425/98
Price: 90.4 EUR
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Sangiovese 95%; Cabernet Sauvignon 5% · Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG · 75 cl · 1998

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Technical information

Producer	Folonari
Name	Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Variety	Sangiovese 95%; Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
Vintage	1998
Gradation	15.0%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Ripe red fruit, Morello cherry, tertiary notes, elegant tannins
Vinification method	Maceration with délestage and pump-overs in steel, ~20 days
Region	Tuscany
Production area	La Forra district, Tenuta di Nozzole, Greve in Chianti
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	3 months steel; 16–18 months in 500L French oak; 6 months bottle
Type of cask	500 L barrels in French oak
Color	Red
Recommended consumption	Consume within ten years
Pairing	Pigeon stuffed with black truffle, spring onions, glazed carrots

Descrizione

This Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 1998 from Tenuta di Nozzole, distributed by Folonari, displays a mature, composed profile typical of long-aged vintages. The color is garnet with orangey highlights; on the nose there are notes of ripe red fruit, light earthy impressions and balsamic hints, woven into a subtly speckled tannic texture. On the palate it balances softness and structure, with good persistence and savory returns that invite a careful, measured consumption.

It is recommended to serve at a moderate temperature, with decanting if you wish to release the aromas after so many years in bottle. The wooden case version facilitates transport and storage as a collector's or gift bottle, while requiring attention to humidity and light. Suitable pairings include rustic traditional dishes and braised meats; if keeping the bottle, always check the condition of the cork and capsule before opening.

The winery

Folonari – Winery in Toscana (con attività e presenza anche in Veneto, Friuli e altre regioni italiane)

Discover the story and wines of Folonari.

A historic brand tied to an Italian winemaking family with roots in the province of Brescia; today present with estates in Tuscany and a broad portfolio of wines sold nationally and internationally.

Region: Toscana (con attività e presenza anche in Veneto, Friuli e altre regioni italiane)

Country: Italia

Founded: 2000

Grapes: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave, Merlot, Montepulciano, Moscato, Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Picolit

Winemaking family with documented activity dating back to the 18th–19th centuries. A group of estates led by Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari, with five Tuscan estates and a diversified portfolio. Approximately 250 hectares of vineyards across the company’s estates. Declared production of approximately 1.2 million bottles. A wine portfolio featuring typical labels from the Veneto and Tuscany.

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Winery history

The Folonari family has deep roots in the Brescia area and has been involved in wine production since the late 18th century. At the end of the 19th century the headquarters were moved to Brescia, and in the early 20th century the family acquired the historic Ruffino winery. In the 1960s Nino Folonari began a shift toward quality with the acquisition of estates in Chianti. In 2000 Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari established Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute, which brings together several estates in Tuscany, while the Folonari brand offers an extensive range of table wines and appellation wines.

Production philosophy

Enhance the production areas, combine tradition and innovation, and focus on grape quality to produce wines that are distinctive and closely tied to their territory; the company's plan includes investments in the estates and attention to the diversity of terroirs.

Terroir and vineyards

Headquarters and estates are mainly in Tuscany, with production and a presence also in north-eastern regions such as Veneto and in areas like the Collio; the company’s history begins in the Bresciano and includes references to territories around Lake Garda and beyond.

Awards and recognitions

The "Vinitaly Territory Ambassador" award was presented to Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute.