Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei)
Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi 2018
| 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. |
| Other years | 2017 , 2020 , 2021 , 2022 |
Description
Siepi, owned by Mazzei family since 1435, has always been a model farm, still managed today with the same kind of respect. A unique location, a special microclimate, the foresight in the early 1980s to plant Merlot as the ideal grape to complement Sangiovese in a very particular "terroir" produce a wine which is perfectly balanced between elegance, power and complexity.
Awards
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2018
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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2018
95/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2018
2This 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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2018
97/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2018
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: 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 | Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| 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 | 29500 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |