Marchesi Mazzei
Fonterutoli Chianti Classico
2023
$26.05
Service fees
$ 0.00
Product code
856484
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Continuous Supply
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$23.84
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Varietal(s)
Sangiovese
90 %
Malvasia Nera
5 %
Colorino
5 %
Alcohol percentage
13,96%
Colour
Red
Sugar content
1,4 g/l
Closure type
Cork
Length of aging
15 years
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
Produced from separate vinification of the different company parcels (7 vineyard sites), which spread across a unique range of soil (very rich soil in texture, mainly limestone, varied and complex texture made of limestone and marl) and climate types, at an altitude from 220 to 570 metres above sea level in the heart of the Chianti Classico area. Vineyards age: 17 - 37 years. Spur cordon-training and Guyot training vines system. Fonterutoli is Marchesi Mazzei flagship!
Production notes
Hand picked harvest. Fermentation temperature: 26-28° C. Period of maceration: 16-18 days. Ageing in French oak barrels (225 and 500 lt) for 12 months. Finissage in concrete tanks for 30-45 days.
Tasting notes
A well proportioned, elegant body, dark berry, fresh spice flavors, intense, smooth taste.
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