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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 'Castello Fonterutoli' 2017 (750 ml deluxe gift box) Mazzei
The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 'Castello Fonterutoli' by Mazzei, born in 1995, anticipating the Gran Selezione, comes from the 11 best plots of the vineyards surrounding the village of Fonterutoli starting from the 2017 vintage. In Castellina in Chianti, the microclimate is the result of a perfect balance between a medium-high hilly area and the vineyards facing the Val d’Elsa, which adds warmth to the entire surrounding area. Here, significant temperature variations are recorded thanks to the cool currents coming from the woods above the vineyards during the night. An ideal microclimate that, combined with the characteristics of the soil rich in alberese rocks, offers a perfect combination of elegance, structure, and minerality.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Denomination
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Grape variety / Raw material
- sangiovese
- Variety / Assembly
- sangiovese 90%, merlot 10%
- Aging Class
- Great Selection
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2017
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Tuscany
- Alcohol Content
- 13.5% ABV (Alcohol by Volume).
- Service Temperature
- 16° – 18° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Wide goblet with a long stem
- Packaging
- Gift Box
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Roast Meats, Red Meats, Aged Cheeses
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
MZZ-GRAN-SEL-FONTERUTOLI-2017
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Mazzei
In the enchanting scenery of the Tuscan hills, where history and nature intertwine, emerges the legendary winery Mazzei. With over six centuries of winemaking tradition in the heart of Chianti Classico, the Mazzei family represents a pillar of Tuscan viticulture, skillfully combining the richness of the past with the innovation of the present.
The territory that hosts their vineyards is a true masterpiece of nature. Here, on the gentle Tuscan hills, Sangiovese finds its purest expression, accompanied by the noble Cabernet Sauvignon. Thanks to a deep knowledge of the terroir and a passion passed down through generations, the Mazzei have managed to create wines that are true ambassadors of the quality and elegance of Chianti Classico.
The winery's production philosophy is a perfect balance between tradition and experimentation. This constant pursuit of excellence is reflected in prestigious projects such as Siepi, a wine that embodies the art of blending and the ability to innovate without ever betraying its roots. The Ser Lapo, on the other hand, is a tribute to the family history and the unbreakable bond with the territory, a Chianti Classico that encapsulates all the passion and dedication of the Mazzei family.
Every label signed by Mazzei is an invitation to discover the extraordinary beauty of Tuscan wines, a sensory journey through the history and identity of a unique land. Let yourself be captivated by the creations of the Mazzei winery available on Vino45, and experience an unforgettable wine experience, where tradition and innovation blend in a glass of pure excellence.
Address:
Via Ottone III di Sassonia n°5, Loc. Fonterutoli I-53011 Castellina in Chianti (SI), Italy
Color: ruby red
Bouquet: floral, fruity, delicately spiced unique for its finesse
Taste: structured, rich and of great harmony. Fresh, it ends with a finish of decided persistence and elegance.
- James Suckling 96/100
- Falstaff 95/100
- Robert Parker 94/100
- DR Wine 95/100
- Jancis Robinson 16/20
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THE WINE
The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 'Castello Fonterutoli' by Mazzei, born in 1995, ahead of the Gran Selezione, starting from the 2017 vintage, comes from the 11 best parcels of the vineyards surrounding the village of Fonterutoli. In Castellina in Chianti, the microclimate is the result of a perfect balance between a medium-high hilly area and the vineyards facing the Val d’Elsa, which brings warmth to the entire upper area. Here, strong temperature variations are recorded thanks to the cool currents coming from the forests overlooking the vineyards at night. An ideal microclimate that, combined with the characteristics of the soil rich in alberese rocks, offers a perfect combination of elegance, structure, and minerality.
THE COMPANY
The Marchesi Mazzei family boasts an unparalleled heritage steeped in Tuscan winemaking tradition. Their story actually begins many centuries ago, in the medieval village of Castello di Fonterutoli, and continues for 24 generations. A village, that of Fonterutoli, overlooking the Val d’Elsa, which has belonged to the Mazzei family since 1435, still retains its original appearance as a quiet countryside village: a few houses, the church of San Miniato, and the villa built at the end of the 1500s in place of the fortified castle.
The estate is located a few kilometers south of Castellina, in the heart of Chianti Classico, and includes over six hundred hectares of land, more than a hundred of which are planted with vineyards situated in the most beautiful areas of the denomination: Fonterutoli, Siepi, Badiola, Belvedere, and Caggio. Vineyards that have made the history of Chianti Classico, predominantly cultivated with sangiovese, a variety that has found its ideal land here, capable of expressing great aromas and elegance in the higher areas, and structure and power in the lower ones. It is therefore no coincidence that Castello di Fonterutoli is considered one of the most significant companies in all of Chianti Classico, always oriented towards the search for new qualitative frontiers, both in the vineyard and in the cellar. A work and a journey that have led the wines of the Castle to be renowned worldwide, becoming a point of reference for all of Chianti Classico.
But it doesn't stop there: the propensity for seeking new challenges and the continuous pursuit of excellence have driven the Mazzei family to expand their horizons towards new frontiers in viticulture and winemaking, beyond Chianti Classico, also in the Tuscan Maremma with Tenuta Belguardo, and in Sicily with Tenuta Zisola. These realities today produce wines with a clear territorial imprint, true ambassadors of their respective denominations.