Marchesi Mazzei
Vicoregio 36 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
2021
$94.95
Product code
25336
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
Vintages
Status
Unavailable
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$80.74
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Varietal(s)
Sangiovese
100 %
Alcohol percentage
13.5%
Colour
Red
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
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.
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