COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Colorino, Malvasia Nera
PRODUCER
Marchesi Mazzei
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fonterutoli Chianti Classico DOCG is the flagship wine of Marchesi Mazzei, a family with over 600 years of winemaking history. Produced in Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany, it is crafted primarily from Sangiovese, with contributions from Colorino and Malvasia Nera. The wine represents the estate's diverse vineyards, situated at varying altitudes on limestone-rich soils. The 2021 vintage benefited from specific weather patterns that enhanced the grapes' structure and freshness. Fonterutoli is considered the 'younger brother' to Castello Fonterutoli, serving as a benchmark for the Chianti Classico category.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Mazzei family has been making wine for over 600 years.
Fact 02
Fonterutoli is Marchesi Mazzei's best-selling wine.
Fact 03
The estate vineyards are spread across 120 different plots.
Fact 04
The 2021 vintage saw ample production of 290,000 bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Fonterutoli Chianti Classico DOCG is produced using traditional methods with meticulous attention to detail. Grapes are harvested manually and fermented separately in temperature-controlled tanks for 14-18 days. Maceration is also conducted over this period. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 to 20 months in French oak barrels, with a portion of new oak used. Further aging occurs in concrete tanks for four months to achieve balance. The wine is then aged in glass before its release to the market.
