Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli
Label Name:
 
Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Chianti Classico, Tuscany
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Wine Enthusiast 94; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 93; Vinous 92; Wine Spectator 92

Tasting Note
Bright black-cherry and blackberry fruit with leather, tobacco and wild herb notes. Medium-plus body, chalky minerality, firm ripe tannins and toasted spice from French oak; long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: wild boar or beef ragu, grilled lamb chops, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged Pecorino; Asian: char siu, Peking duck, Korean bulgogi, Sichuan beef or umami-rich stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; 15–18 day fermentation at ~26–28°C; maceration 15–18 days; aged 12 months in small French oak barrels (225/500L, ~50% new); bottled after further refinement.

Vineyard Info
Produced by the Mazzei family at Castello di Fonterutoli (estate since 1435) in Castellina in Chianti; estate Sangiovese vineyards on Alberese/galestro soils; sustainable viticulture across historic holdings.