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

The quintessence of the research on Sangiovese at Castello di Fonterutoli resides in an experimental vineyard, planted in ideal pedoclimatic conditions for Sangiovese: 36 different biotypes of Sangiovese, including 18 massal selections coming from our old vineyards. A cutting-edge agronomical project creates a pure-bred Chianti Classico Gran Selezione.

Production notes

Hand picked harvest. Vinification in French oak barrels (500 lt). Fermentation temperature to 26- 28° C. Maceration for 24 days. Malolactic and refining in French oak barrels (500 lt, 50% new) for 18 months. 4 months finissage in concrete tanks.

Tasting notes

Intensity, colour deepness, strong and bright bouquet. Serve with spiced roast meats, stewed game, aged cheeses, mushrooms and truffles.