Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli
Label Name:
 
Siepi
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany (Chianti Classico - Castellina in Chianti)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sangiovese (50%), Merlot (50%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 96, James Suckling 97, Jane Anson 97, Decanter 95, Falstaff 95; multiple high scores and international awards

Tasting Note
Full-bodied, deep ruby; concentrated black cherry, plum and blackberry with notes of cocoa, espresso, sandalwood and tobacco. Fine-grained tannins, layered fruit and a very long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted red meats, braised beef, game, mushroom risotto, aged blue cheeses. Asian: char siu or hoisin-glazed pork, Korean BBQ beef, duck with plum sauce, rich Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; separate fermentations in stainless steel (Merlot 14 days, Sangiovese 18 days); 18 months in French oak (70% new), then concrete tank finishing.

Vineyard Info
Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei family) is a historic Chianti estate dating to 1435. Siepi first produced in 1992; estate focuses on quality viticulture and long-aged, cellar-worthy wines.