Marchesi Mazzei
Ternuta Belguardo Maremma Toscana
2020
$69.95
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
Made with Cabernet Sauvignon and a small percentage of Cabernet Franc grapes, this powerful and elegant wine is the most important "Cru" of the Estate, a pure expression of the Maremma terroir.
Production notes
Hand picked harvest. Fermentation temperature (28-30°C). Period of maceration for 16 days. Ageing for 18 months in small French oak barrels (225 litres/70% new). Finissage for 4 months in concrete tanks.
Tasting notes
Full and seductive body, dark spice flavors, enveloping and long taste. Serve with aged cold cuts, steaks, mildly spicy foods, middle aged cheeses.