Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Philip 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli
Label Name:
 
Philip
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany (Toscana IGT)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Retail ratings: Tannico 85 points; 2023–2028

Tasting Note
Dark ruby with concentrated blackcurrant, cherry and raspberry, plus cocoa, vanilla, menthol and black pepper. Full-bodied, ripe fruit, fine-grained tannins and a long, spicy, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, game, mushroom pasta, aged Pecorino or blue cheese. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan-spiced beef, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Cabernet; fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel (25–27°C) with ~2-week maceration; aged 18 months in 225L French and American oak (30% new).

Vineyard Info
Castello di Fonterutoli (Marchesi Mazzei) estate near Castellina in Chianti; family-run since 1435 with sustainable viticulture across Fonterutoli and Belguardo.