Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Fonterutoli
Label Name:
 
Siepi 05/06/07/08/11/12
Vintage:
 
MIXED
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany — Castellina in Chianti (Siepi vineyard)
Volume:
 
6x 750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sangiovese, Merlot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Consistently 90+ scores across vintages: Robert Parker (91–95), Wine Spectator (92–95), James Suckling (92–98); Falstaff 95 for 2005; numerous vintage-specific high ratings and critic accolades

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core of blackberry and plum with violets, cedar, tobacco, leather and sweet spice. Full-bodied, structured tannins, bright acidity and a very long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted or braised red meats, game, rich pasta and mushroom risotto; aged cheeses and charcuterie. Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu pork, Korean BBQ, spicy Sichuan beef, hoisin-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; separate vinification of Merlot and Sangiovese, controlled-temperature fermentation, extended maceration; aged ~18 months in small French oak (high % new), then finished in concrete before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei family) historic estate in Castellina in Chianti. Siepi first produced 1992 as the estate’s top IGT blend from the Siepi vineyard.