Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Poggio Badiola 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli
Label Name:
 
Poggio Badiola
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany (Toscana IGT) — vineyards in Chianti Classico, Badiola, Radda in Chianti (470–570 m).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sangiovese 70%, Merlot 30%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 89 points (listed). Gambero Rosso: 1 Glass. Tannico/Tasting sites: ~80–89 point range; widely reviewed and noted for value and approachability

Tasting Note
Ruby red; fresh red cherry and wild berry fruit, subtle spice and balsamic hints, velvety texture, bright acidity and juicy finish. (Fresh, approachable and medium-bodied)

Food Pairing
Western: salumi and aged pecorino, tomato-based pasta, lasagna, grilled red meats, roasted poultry. Asian: Peking duck, char siu or hoisin-glazed pork, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), teriyaki beef, umami-rich mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in stainless steel (26–28°C), 12–15 days maceration; aged ~10 months in American oak small barrels (225 L). Bottled following estate protocol.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Castello di Fonterutoli (Marchesi Mazzei), estate-owned since 1435; vineyards on rocky limestone/sandstone soils at high altitude, focusing on terroir-driven Sangiovese.