Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei)
Siepi 2020
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Merlot, 50% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 18 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 70% new), 4 months in concrete tanks. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Product name | Siepi 2020 |
| Color | Deep, ruby red. |
| Perfume | A flood of wild fruit tones, juniper, bois de rose and sandalwood, blond tobacco and even touches of noble vegetable and leather, follow one another non-stop. |
| Taste | The taste is equally intense and fiery, full of perfectly modulated tannins with an absolutely responsive and very long finish. |
| Pairings | Rich, textured dishes, dark sauces, game, blue cheeses. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2021 , 2022 |
Description
Still red wine from Tuscany IGT, produced by Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei). Blend: 50% Merlot, 50% Sangiovese. 0.75L bottle, 2020 vintage. A wine that embodies the history of a family that has been passionately producing unique wines for over six hundred years. Harvest: Hand-picked on August 31st (Merlot), September 13th (Sangiovese). Aged for 18 months in small 225L French oak barrels (70% new), 4 months in concrete vats. A sea of wild fruit, juniper, rosewood, sandalwood, blond tobacco, and hints of noble vegetal and leather unfold seamlessly. The palate is equally intense and fiery, full of perfectly modulated tannins, and the finish is absolutely satisfying and very long.
Awards
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2020
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1435
- Oenologist: Gionata Pulignani
- Bottles produced: 800.000
- Hectares: 110
At Fonterutoli, as well as at Belguardo and Zisola, resides the same philosophy that aims to promote local vine varieties as an expression of the identity of the region, in respect of diversity and nature, via sustainable agriculture and improvements mindfull of the delicate hydro-geologic balance, in order to prevent soil erosion and maximize water reserves in the region. All of this in order to be able to hand the land intact to future generations.
"I like to think to our family tree as a sturdy and generous vine plant because all Mazzei's history is constantly connected to vineyards, cellars and wine." (Marchese Lapo Mazzei, Cavaliere del Lavoro) Read more
| Name | Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Merlot, 50% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei) |
| Origin | Loc. Fonterutoli - Castellina in Chianti (SI) |
| Climate | Altitude: 260 m. (850 ft) a.s.l. Exposure: South, South-West. |
| Soil composition | Mainly Alberese. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon and Guyot. |
| Plants per hectare | 4,500 - 6,500 |
| Harvest | Hand picked August 31st (Merlot), September 13th (Sangiovese). |
| Fermentation temperature | 26 - 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 14 days (Merlot), 18 days (Sangiovese). |
| Wine making | In stainless steeel tanks. |
| Aging | 18 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 70% new), 4 months in concrete tanks. |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| Year production | 38000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |