Description
This wine is dedicated to Philip Mazzei (1730-1816), an illustrious ancestor of the family, political thinker, American Patriot and pioneer, together with Thomas Jefferson, of the viticulture in Virginia. Made with a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon selected from our estates, Philip is the quintessence of Tuscany.
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour

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- Start up year: 1435
- Oenologist: Gionata Pulignani
- Bottles produced: 800.000
- Hectares: 100
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 Philip 2020 |
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Type | Red still |
Denomination | Toscana IGT |
Vintage | 2020 |
Size | 0,75 l |
Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Vendor | Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei) |
Origin | Castellina in Chianti (Siena) |
Climate | Altitude: 50 - 310 m. (165 - 1,020 ft) a.s.l. Exposition: South-South-West. |
Soil composition | Fonterutoli: mainly limestone - Belguardo: mainly sandstone. |
Cultivation system | Cordon trained. |
Plants per hectare | 6,600. |
Harvest | Hand picked from September 15th (Belguardo), September 23rd (Fonterutoli). |
Fermentation temperature | 25-27 °C |
Aging | 18 months in French and American oak barrels (225 lt / 30% new). |
Total acidity | 5.94 gr/L |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |