Castello di Fonterutoli Mazzei

One of the forerunners of the Supertuscans, first created by Mazzei in 1981, and still an outstanding red wine from Chianti today: the Mazzei Concerto Di Fonterutoli is also a composition in the 2020 vintage that is exuberantly celebrated by international wine critics. In this quality class, it is almost a bargain from Castello di Fonterutoli, located around 20 kilometers north of Siena.The Concerto Di Fonterutoli is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The bouquet of this Italian red wine is exceptionally multifaceted. "An extremely aromatic red wine," writes James Suckling, who awards it 96 points. After opening the bottle, you can look forward to the scent of blackcurrants, dark plums and ripe cherries. These notes harmonize perfectly with the scent of herbs, earthy tones and a beautiful spiciness (white pepper) as well as nuances of leather and a fine minerality.Dry and powerful on the palate, with a variety and depth of flavors that are not easily found a second time. "Full-bodied and yet so crisp and juicy on the palate with crushed blackberries and raspberries. Citrus-influenced acidity," says Suckling. Monica Larner, who awarded the Concerto Di Fonterutoli 94 points in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, writes: "There is plenty of sweet fruit on the palate, followed by beautifully integrated, dry tannins." The finish lingers for a long time and is engagingly elegant.A guarantee of enjoyment in the "exceptional wine" category until 2040. The Concerto Di Fonterutoli matured for 18 months in oak, with the Sangiovese being aged in tonneaux (500 liter barrels) and the Cabernet Sauvignon in French oak barriques (225 liter barrels). This was followed by a three-month refinement of the blend in cement tanks.Finally, these words from wine critic Antonio Galloni about the Mazzei Concerto Di Fonterutoli 2020 (95 points): "The 2020 is a beautiful wine that captures the essence of the house style wonderfully. Today, the purity of the fruit really jumps out of the glass. Outstanding." Happy to uncork a bottle of this Italian red wine from the Mazzei family.

Die Familie Mazzei ist eine Institution im toskanischen Weinbau und prägend für den Chianti Classico. Der Mazzei Philip ist eine Kreation aus dem legendären Castello di Fonterutoli, die erstmals 2008 auf den Markt gelangte. Und auch sie begeistert die internationale Weinkritik: In Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate etwa liegen die Urteile für den Mazzei Philip konstant zwischen 91 und – zuletzt für den Jahrgang 2019 – 94 Punkten. Grund genug, auch den wunderbaren Jahrgang 2020 zu entdecken.Der italienische Rotwein duftet intensiv und vielschichtig nach dunklen Beeren. Am Gaumen ist der reinsortige Cabernet Sauvignon trocken und vollmundig, mit einem intensiven, fruchtbetonten Aromenspiel. Freuen Sie sich auf Aromen von Brombeeren und roten Kirschen, dazu ein Hauch von Cassis. Mit schöner Mineralität und großer Finesse. Das Ganze ist meisterhaft unterlegt mit feinen Holztönen, die dem Mazzei Philip Struktur geben. Der Rotwein klingt noch lange nach, mit einem köstlichen, frischen Nachgeschmack.18 Monate reifte der italienische Spitzenwein von Mazzei in amerikanischer und französischer Eiche, wobei zu 30% neue Fässer zum Einsatz kamen. Die Trauben stammen von Lagen aus dem Chianti Classico (Fonterutoli) sowie von der toskanischen Küste (Belguardo). So vereint der Mazzei Philip den Duft und die Eleganz der Weine aus dem Chianti Classico mit der Opulenz und Kraft der Weine aus der Region Maremma.Genießen Sie den rubinroten Wein aus der Toskana bei einer Trinktemperatur von 16 bis 18 Grad. Wir empfehlen, den Wein eine Stunde vor dem Genuss zu dekantieren. Dieser Cabernet Sauvignon ist ein idealer Begleiter zu Wild, Pasta-Variationen mit Tomaten sowie zu reifem Käse.

"Monumental": that's what the makers of Castello di Fonterutoli themselves write about their Mazzei Siepi 2020. And what can we say: they're right. The red wine from Tuscany is an outstanding creation. The blend of 50% Sangiovese and 50% Merlot from the Chianti Classico region has enchanted international wine critics. "An exceptionally beautiful wine. I love it," says Decanter (98 points), for example, while Monica Larner writes in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (95 points): "The Mazzei 2020 Siepi is a magnificent vintage."The bouquet of the Italian red wine seduces with its complexity and the wonderful interplay of fruit, spice and floral notes. "Graphite and pencil come through, along with violets and blackberries. Also some tar and asphalt," writes James Suckling, who awards 98. Castello di Fonterutoli itself discovers crunchy elderberries, plums, berries, sandalwood and tobacco on the nose, while Decanter says of the bouquet: "Dried herbs and sweet spices on the nose, forest notes with blackberry fruit, concentrated and expressive." Cherry notes also characterize the bouquet.On the palate, the Mazzei Siepi 2020 is dry, wonderfully soft and at the same time crisp and fresh, with impressive elegance and depth. The fruitiness is fascinating. "Such a smooth transition on the palate, the tannins glide over the tongue and give the sweet strawberry, raspberry and plum fruit time to expand in the mouth," enthuses Decanter. Aromas of blueberry and blackberry also enrich the play of flavors. Everything is round and in perfect balance, with a fabulous length.This Super Tuscan matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, 70% of which were new barrels. The Merlot was matured in barriques (225 liter barrels), the Sangiovese in tonneaux (500 liter barrels). The blend was then aged for three months in cement tanks.The Mazzei Siepi 2020 is already a real treat. However, it has enormous ageing potential. Suckling writes: "Already ready to drink, but will age gracefully for decades." The makers of Castello di Fonterutoli expect it to age for more than 20 years.Enjoy the Mazzei family's creation with a fine blue cheese. More pleasure is not possible.