Marchesi Mazzei
Badiola di Fonterutoli Toscana IGT
2020
$19.25
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
It comes from vineyards located at a great altitude in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, around a Romanesque church dating back to the 10th century. It uniquely combines the freshness and elegance of Sangiovese with the soft structure of Merlot.
Production notes
Hand picked harvest. Fermentation temperature (26-28°C). Period of maceration for 12-15 days. Ageing in American small oak barrels (225 litres) for 10 months.
Tasting notes
Serve with cold cuts, pasta with meat or game sauce, pizza, big grilled fish, pot roast or burgers.