Mazzei - Castello di Fonterutoli - Chianti Classico Castello di Fonterutoli 1999
Chianti Classico 1999 Mazzei. Red DOCG, Tuscany. Sangiovese. Intense ruby. Complex aroma: red fruits, spices. Elegant taste, soft tannins. Aged in oak. Ideal with red meats, aged cheeses, served at 16-18°C.
Italy - Tuscany Dry Red Wine DOCG Sangiovese, with small percentages of other local grape varieties.
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Colour
Intense ruby red, with garnet reflections due to ageing.
Bouquet
Complex, notes of ripe cherry, plum, sweet spices, tobacco, and balsamic hints.
Taste
Structured, elegant, with soft and well-integrated tannins. Long fruity and spicy finish.
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large glass for important red wines, such as a Grand Ballon or Bordeaux.
Pairings
Excellent with roasted red meats, game, aged cheeses, and hearty pasta dishes.
Refinement
Partially in Slavonian oak barrels and partially in small French barriques, followed by long bottle ageing.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature, maceration on skins, malolactic fermentation completed.