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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Product notes

This Chianti Classico Gran Selezione comes from the vineyards overlooked by the small Romanic parish known as "Badiòla", in the Radda in Chianti municipality. The vineyards are among the highest in altitude in Chianti Classico and benefit of an especially fresh climate.

Production notes

Hand picked harvest. Vinification in stainless steel trunk-conic vats. Fermentation at 26-28°C. Maceration for 17 days. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels (500 lt, 30% new). 5 months finissage in concrete tanks.

Tasting notes

Great elegance and freshness, wild berries, and red fruit notes. Serve with pot roasts, game, and mushrooms.