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Marchesi Mazzei - Fonterutoli - Chianti Classico DOCG
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The Marchesi Mazzei 2019 Chianti Classico Fonterutoli shows classic lines with crisp red fruits, pretty cherry aromas, blue flower and light spice. These little details are focused and balanced, showing simple intensity and ease in drinking. It boasts a carefree personality that would pair with your favorite family-friendly foods from pizza and pasta to grilled meats.
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Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Marchesi Mazzei
- Country
- Italy
- Appellation
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Region
- Tuscany
Technical
- Vintage
- Grapes
- ABV
- Size
- Ageing
- Serving
- 16° - 18° C
- Drinking window
Food pairings
Key characteristics
About this wine
Marchesi Mazzei is a historic winery located in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, and has been producing wine for over 600 years. The winery is located in the Chianti Classico region, which is known for producing some of the best wines in Italy. Fonterutoli is one of the flagship wines produced by Marchesi Mazzei and is a Chianti Classico DOCG. This wine is made from a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, which are carefully selected and hand-harvested. The grapes are then fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged in oak barrels for 12 months, giving the wine a rich, complex flavor with notes of cherry, blackberry, and spice. The tannins are firm but well-integrated, giving the wine a smooth, velvety texture. Fonterutoli is perfect for pairing with Italian cuisine, such as pasta dishes, grilled meats, and aged cheeses. It is also a great wine to enjoy on its own, as it is complex and flavorful enough to be savored. Marchesi Mazzei is a historic winery that produces some of the best wines in Italy, and Fonterutoli is a classic Chianti Classico that is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseur.
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Behind the bottle
Region
Tuscany
Italy's most ancient wine region, Tuscany may not be a heavyweight in terms of quantity, but as the home of two of the country's most famous fine wines, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino, it certainly holds its own in terms…
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Chianti Classico DOCG
Chianti Classico DOCG occupies the historical heartland of Chianti in Tuscany, Italy, spanning the hills between Florence and Siena. This zone was formally defined in 1716 by Cosimo III de' Medici and received DOCG status in…
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