Mazzei - Castello di Fonterutoli - Chianti Classico Castello di Fonterutoli 1998
Produced in the celebrated Tuscan estate, Chianti Classico Castello di Fonterutoli 1998 is a mature and elegant expression of the territory. Intense ruby red, it offers a complex bouquet and a structured taste.
Italy - Tuscany Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese (90-95%) with small percentages of indigenous grape varieties.
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Colour
Intense ruby red, with garnet nuances typical of aging.
Bouquet
Complex bouquet, with notes of ripe red fruits, spices, leather, tobacco, and evolved tertiary aromas.
Taste
On the palate it is elegant, structured, with soft tannins. Persistent, with a spicy finish and excellent acidity.
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large glass for important red wines.
Pairings
Ideal with roasted or grilled red meats, game, braised dishes, aged cheeses, and traditional Tuscan cuisine.
Refinement
In oak barrels and barriques, followed by a long period of rest in the bottle.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, with prolonged maceration on the skins.