Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli
Label Name:
 
Chianti Classico
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Chianti Classico (Tuscany)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
90% Sangiovese, 5% Malvasia Nera, 5% Colorino
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected scores: James Suckling 93; Falstaff 92; Vinous ~90; Wine Advocate ~91; Allen/aggregators list scores ~90–93 (2020 vintage)

Tasting Note
Dark cherry and plum with violet, baking spice, tobacco and cocoa. Fresh acidity, smooth medium body, gentle tannins and a mineral-tinged, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: tagliatelle al ragù, grilled steak, roasted lamb, aged Pecorino; Asian: char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Peking duck, Szechuan-style spicy pork, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermentation at ~26–28°C with 16–18 days maceration; aged ~12 months in French oak (225–500 L); short finissage in concrete before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei family) — historic estate in Castellina in Chianti, owned since 1435; ~110 ha of vineyards across multiple parcels, estate-focused viticulture.