Marchesi Mazzei
Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva
2022
$24.95
Product code
288530
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
Vintages Essential
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$22.47
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Classification
Riserva
Varietal(s)
Sangiovese
90 %
Merlot
10 %
Alcohol percentage
13.79%
Colour
Red
Sugar content
1,7 g/l
Closure type
Cork
Availability
Producer's website
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 wineries and vineyards, including Castello di Fonterutoli in the heart of Chianti Classico, Belgvardo in Maremma (Tuscany) and Zisola in Noto (Sicily). Ser Lapo Mazzei is the author of the first known document to use the "Chianti" denomination in 1398. In 1435, his granddaughter Madonna...
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Product notes
With Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva, the Marquis Mazzei celebrate their notable ancestor Ser Lapo, author of the first official document mentioning “Chianti wine” (December 16th, 1398). The winery is in Castellina in Chianti. The vineyards’ locations are Cornia (250-330m above sea level) and Caggiolo (290-350m). The soil is made of clay and limestone in Cornia and of calcareous alberese with clay texture in Caggiolo. Vineyards are aged from 15-35 years. Ageing potential for over 15 years.
Production notes
Hand picked harvest. Fermentation temperature (26-28° C). Period of maceration (15-18 days). Ageing in small French oak barrels (225/500 lt - 50% new) for 12 months.
Tasting notes
Fresh, tannic, with aroma of berries, strong structure, earthy and intense taste.
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