Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Philip 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli
Label Name:
 
Philip
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany (IGT Toscana) — grapes from Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico, and Tenuta Belguardo, Maremma.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 94; James Suckling 94; Vinous 92; Gambero Rosso 1 Bicchiere; multiple international retailer scores and reviews

Tasting Note
Deep black-cherry and blackberry fruit with graphite, balsamic herbs, dark chocolate and toasted oak; polished, full-bodied palate with firm yet refined tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted or grilled beef, braised short ribs, game stews, aged/blue cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan-style beef or lamb skewers.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Cabernet from Fonterutoli and Belguardo; fermented with controlled temperatures and extended maceration; aged ~18–24 months in French and American oak (225L, ~30% new), followed by bottle ageing.

Vineyard Info
Produced by the Mazzei family at Castello di Fonterutoli (owned since 1435); Philip blends Cabernet from Fonterutoli (limestone soils) and Belguardo (sandstone), showing estate-focused viticulture and sustainable practices.