Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei)
Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Ser Lapo Riserva 2021
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot |
| Aging | 12 months in small French oak barrels of 225 litres, of which 50% are new. Refinement in the bottle for at least 5 months. |
Description
With this important Chianti Classico, the Mazzei family, owners of Castello di Fonterutoli since 1435, wanted to celebrate their illustrious ancestor Ser Lapo, to whom we owe the first known document that used the name "Chianti".
Awards
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2021
94/100
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2021
93/100
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Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- 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 Chianti Classico Ser Lapo Riserva 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei) |
| Origin | Village of Fonterutoli, Town of Castellina in Chianti (Siena) |
| Climate | Altitude: 220 - 510 m. a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Alberese and Galestro (limestone). |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4,500 - 7,600 |
| Harvest | By hand, from the 13rd of September for Sangiovese grapes and from the 31st of August for Merlot grapes. |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 - 30 °C |
| Fermentation | 15 - 18 days. |
| Aging | 12 months in small French oak barrels of 225 litres, of which 50% are new. Refinement in the bottle for at least 5 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |