Marchesi Mazzei
Castello Fonterutoli CC Gran Selezione
2020
About this winery
The history of Marchesi Mazzei is the story of Tuscany, uniting the family and famous region since the 11th century. The winery’s roots in the territory span over 600 years and continue to expand through new wineries and vineyards, including Castello di Fonterutoli in the heart of Chianti Classico, Belgvardo in Maremma (Tuscany), Zisola in Noto (Sicily) and Prosecco house Villa Marcello in Treviso (Veneto). Ser Lapo Mazzei is the author of the first known document to use the "Chianti"...
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Production notes
Hand picked harvest. Vinification in stainless steel trunk-conic vats. Fermentation temperature at 26-28° C. Maceration for 15-16 days. Aged in French oak barrels (500 lt, 50% new) for 18 months. 4 months finissage in concrete tanks.
Tasting notes
It's the wine that represents the essence itself of Castello di Fonterutoli estate. It was a forerunner, in 1995, of Gran Selezione category; it's a Cru of Sangiovese coming from the best parcels surrounding the Fonterutoli hamlet, in the Castellina in Chianti municipality. The real "Château" of the estate. Perfect combination of elegance, structure and mineral character.