Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Poggio Badiola 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli
Label Name:
 
Poggio Badiola
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany (Radda in Chianti) - Toscana IGT
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.21%
Grape(s):
 
65% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92 (2019); Decanter 90 (tasted 2022)

Tasting Note
Fresh red and black berries, sour cherry and dried cranberry with notes of cocoa, black tea and savory spice. Medium-bodied, velvety texture, soft cocoa-like tannins and a long, balanced finish.

Food Pairing
Italian cold cuts, lasagne, tomato-based pasta, pizza, roasted beef or lamb; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ, teriyaki beef, char siu, rich noodle dishes and braised pork.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented at 26–28°C with 12–15 days maceration; aged ~10 months in 225L American oak barrels, then bottle-aged before release.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei family), estate vineyards in Radda in Chianti; Badiola vineyard at 470–570m on limestone/sandstone soils; estate since 1435.