Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei)
Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vicoregio36 2019
Other years:
2020| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 18 months in 500-litre French oak barrels, of which 50% are new. |
| Other years | 2020 |
Description
The quintessence of the research work at Castello di Fonterutoli lies in this vineyard in the town of Castelnuovo Berardenga, planted in ideal pedoclimatic conditions for Sangiovese: 36 different biotypes, including 18 mass selections from the company's old vineyards. An avant-garde agronomic project that yields a pure-bred Chianti Classico Gran Selezione.
Awards
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2019
93/100
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2019
96/100
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2019
90/100
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Details
Perfume
Color
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 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 Gran Selezione Vicoregio36 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei) |
| Origin | Castello di Fonterutoli (Siena). |
| Climate | Altitude: 350 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South-East, South and South-West. |
| Soil composition | Alberese limestone and clay, very rich in texture. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon and Guyot. |
| Plants per hectare | 5,800-6,600. |
| Harvest | By hand, the 29th of September. |
| Fermentation temperature | 26 - 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 24 days. |
| Wine making | In 500-litre French oak barrels. |
| Aging | 18 months in 500-litre French oak barrels, of which 50% are new. |
| Year production | 13000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |