Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli
Label Name:
 
Siepi
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany (IGT Toscana) - Castellina in Chianti
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.3%
Grape(s):
 
Sangiovese, Merlot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Falstaff 97; Wine Spectator 95; Wine Advocate 93; Vinous 92; Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri; Bibenda 5 Grapes

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with blackberry, black cherry, violet, leather, tobacco and Mediterranean herb aromas. Full-bodied, concentrated dark fruit, chocolate, spice and balsam notes, velvety tannins and a very long, bright finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, braised short ribs, lamb, game, rich stews, aged and blue cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu pork, Sichuan beef (moderate spice), mushroom-based stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; separate fermentations (Merlot ~14 days, Sangiovese ~18 days); aged ~18 months in French oak (225L, ~70% new) and larger 500L casks; minimum bottle aging before release.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Mazzei at Castello di Fonterutoli (family estate since 1435). Siepi is a 6-hectare single-vineyard (≈260m elevation) on Alberese soils with south/south‑west exposure.