Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli
Label Name:
 
Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Chianti Classico (Castellina in Chianti), 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
Vinous 93; Wine Advocate 93; Sarah Heller MW 92; Jane Anson 90 (vintage 2021)

Tasting Note
Perfumed red cherry and blackberry, candied orange peel, dried fig, wild herbs and spice; medium-full body, polished tannins, bright acidity and an earthy, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: bistecca alla Fiorentina, roast lamb, beef ragu, tomato-based pasta, mushroom risotto, aged Pecorino. Asian: Korean bulgogi, Peking duck, char siu, Szechuan beef, teriyaki chicken, grilled miso aubergine.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented at 26–28°C with 15–18 days maceration; aged 12 months in small French oak barrels (225–500 L, ~50% new); brief bottle ageing before release.

Vineyard Info
Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei family) estate near Castellina in Chianti; family-owned since 1435. Ser Lapo produced since 1983 as a Chianti Classico Riserva from selected Sangiovese and Merlot plots under sustainable viticulture.