Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei)
Siepi 2021
| 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. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Product name | Siepi 2021 |
| Color | Deep, ruby red. |
| Perfume | A flood of wild fruit tones, juniper, bois de rose and sandalwood, blond tobacco and even touches of noble vegetable and leather, follow one another non-stop. |
| Taste | The taste is equally intense and fiery, full of perfectly modulated tannins with an absolutely responsive and very long finish. |
| Pairings | Rich, textured dishes, dark sauces, game, blue cheeses. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2020 , 2022 |
Description
Still red, Toscana IGT, produced by Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei). Blend: 50% Merlot, 50% Sangiovese. 0.75 l bottle, 2021 vintage. A wine born from the passion of the Mazzei family, who for over six hundred years have been producing unique wines with a spirit and passion that are renewed from generation to generation. A sea of wild fruit, juniper, rosewood, sandalwood, blond tobacco, and even hints of noble vegetal and leather unfold seamlessly. The palate is equally intense and fiery, full of perfectly modulated tannins and a perfectly satisfying and long finish.
Awards
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2021
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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2021
97/100
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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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
96/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °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 Siepi 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| 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 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |