Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei)
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vicoregio36 2020
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 18 months in 500-litre French oak barrels, of which 50% are new. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Product name | Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vicoregio36 2020 |
| Color | Deep red. |
| Perfume | Strong and defined bouquet. |
| Pairings | It pairs well with spiced roast meats, stewed game, aged cheeses, mushrooms and truffles. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still red Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, 14.5% ABV, produced by Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei) in Tuscany. 100% Sangiovese, 2020 vintage. A wine that embodies the history and passion of the Mazzei family, with grapes grown at 350 meters above sea level on clay and alberese soils. Aged for 18 months in 500-liter French oak barrels (50% new). A pronounced bouquet, hinting at an intense and rich color. A Gran Selezione that promises a sensory experience of great elegance and complexity.
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
90/100
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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2020
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2020
95/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
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: 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 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vicoregio36 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% 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. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |