Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei)
Chianti Classico 2023
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 12 months in 225 and 500 litre French oak barrels (40% new) |
- Blend and style: 90% Sangiovese with Malvasia Nera, Colorino and Merlot; still red wine
- Aromas: notes of cherry, wild berries, leather, vanilla, mint and violet
- Taste: well-integrated tannins, balanced freshness and a long, persistent fruity finish
- Ageing: hand-harvested, fermentation for 16-18 days, 12 months in oak (40% new)
- Pairings: decant for 1 hour at 14-16°C, ideal with game, grilled meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Fonterutoli Chianti Classico from Castello di Fonterutoli is a still red wine that represents the authentic expression of the Chianti Classico region. The blend of Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera, Colorino and Merlot displays a deep ruby hue. On the nose, clear aromas of cherry and wild berries emerge, accompanied by elegant notes of leather and vanilla. On the palate, it reveals a well-integrated tannic structure and balanced freshness, finishing with a fruity and persistent finish, ideal for pairing with game-based first courses and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the heart of Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany. The vineyards stretch across one hundred and twenty estate parcels situated between 220 and 550 metres above sea level, a variety that ensures a rich pedoclimatic diversity. The vines grow in stony soils, characterised by calcareous and marl soils; these geological elements give the wine a solid structure and a clear territorial identity. Castello di Fonterutoli operates with the utmost attention to safeguarding natural resources and biodiversity.
How it is produced
Production begins with meticulous manual harvesting, within an agricultural approach that favours the use of organic fertilisers. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature for about eighteen days, followed by twelve months of ageing in French oak barrels, partly new. This production process gives the wine extraordinary harmony and encourages an evolution over time that ensures a decade-long ageing potential.
History and Curiosities
The result of a glorious tradition begun in 1435 by the Mazzei family, this iconic Chianti Classico DOCG represents the undisputed benchmark of the winery. The 2023 vintage is born from 120 different plots located in Castellina in Chianti, offering a pure expression of the rich calcareous-marl soil. The masterful predominance of Sangiovese, combined with expert ageing for 12 months in French oak, gives the wine a balanced freshness and well-integrated tannins, making it ideal for enhancing mature cheeses and flavourful grilled meats.
Awards
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2023
91/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1435
- Oenologist: Gionata Pulignani
- Bottles produced: 800.000
- Hectares: 110
At Fonterutoli, as well as at Belguardo and Zisola, resides the same philosophy that aims to promote local vine varieties as an expression of the identity of the region, in respect of diversity and nature, via sustainable agriculture and improvements mindfull of the delicate hydro-geologic balance, in order to prevent soil erosion and maximize water reserves in the region. All of this in order to be able to hand the land intact to future generations.
"I like to think to our family tree as a sturdy and generous vine plant because all Mazzei's history is constantly connected to vineyards, cellars and wine." (Marchese Lapo Mazzei, Cavaliere del Lavoro) Read more
| Name | Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei) |
| Story | History and Curiosities The result of a glorious tradition begun in 1435 by the Mazzei family, this iconic Chianti Classico DOCG represents the undisputed benchmark of the winery. The 2023 vintage is born from 120 different plots located in Castellina in Chianti, offering a pure expression of the rich calcareous-marl soil. The masterful predominance of Sangiovese, combined with expert ageing for 12 months in French oak, gives the wine a balanced freshness and well-integrated tannins, making it ideal for enhancing mature cheeses and flavourful grilled meats. |
| Origin | Località Fonterutoli, municipality of Castellina in Chianti (Siena), Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Very rich in stones, predominantly Alberese, varied and complex texture with a calcareous/marly base |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon and Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4,500 - 7,500 plants per hectare |
| Harvest | From 18 September |
| Fermentation temperature | 26–28 °C |
| Fermentation | 16–18 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; fermentation at 26–28 °C for 16–18 days; ageing for 12 months in 225 and 500-litre French oak barrels (40% new) |
| Wine making | Manual harvest (from 18 September); fermentation at 26–28 °C for 16–18 days; ageing for 12 months in French oak barrels of 225 and 500 litres (40% new). |
| Aging | 12 months in 225 and 500 litre French oak barrels (40% new) |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |