Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli |
Label Name: | Siepi |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Tuscany (IGT Toscana) — Siepi, Castellina in Chianti (Chianti Classico) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
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; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96+; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 96+; Wine Enthusiast 96; Wine Spectator 92; Falstaff 96. cellar potential 2028–2040+
Tasting Note
Dense black cherry and blackberry with lavender, spice, tobacco, espresso and dark chocolate; polished yet gripping tannins, full-bodied texture and bright mineral lift with a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roasted game, aged Pecorino, blue cheese. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, mushroom hot pot, rich teriyaki dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; separate fermentations (Merlot, Sangiovese) in stainless steel at 26–28°C; maceration 14–18 days; 18 months in French oak (≈70% new) barriques/tonneaux; 3 months finishing in concrete.
Vineyard Info
Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei family) estate since 1435; Siepi vineyards near Castellina in Chianti (Alberese soils), 23–36 year-old vines on 260m elevation.