2024 Mazzei, Fonterutoli - Chianti Classico DOCG - 6 Bottles (0.75L)

6x Mazzei - Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2024 (0.75 l)
Label Information
Wine Name: Fonterutoli
Designation: Chianti Classico DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita)
Grape Varieties: Sangiovese with a percentage of complementary varieties (Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Merlot)
Vintage: 2024
Producer: Marchesi Mazzei 1435 (Castello di Fonterutoli)
Producer's Location: Castellina in Chianti (Siena), Tuscany, Italy
Alcohol Content: 12.5% vol.
Size: 750 ml (0.75 l)
State Seal: DOCG with the Black Rooster logo
Additional Information: Contains sulfites
Label Text: "The history of the Mazzei family, owners of Castello di Fonterutoli since 1435, has always been linked to vineyards and wine. Made with various Sangiovese clones and complementary grape varieties, this distinguished Chianti Classico is concentrated, elegant and complex."
Serving and Tasting
Recommended Glass: A medium-sized red wine glass (such as a large tulip or Bordeaux glass), ideal for bringing out Sangiovese's aromatic elegance and fruity profile.
Serving Temperature: 16–18 °C. We recommend opening the bottle approximately 15–30 minutes before serving.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Clear, vivid and bright ruby red with subtle purple highlights.
Aroma: Fresh, floral and fruity bouquet. Pronounced notes of Marasca cherry, blackcurrant, violet and delicate spices emerge, complemented by a slight balsamic and mineral touch.
Palate: Notable for its elegance, extraordinary drinkability and balance. The palate is fresh, with well-balanced acidity and smooth tannins, leading to a clean finish with excellent lingering fruit.
Food Pairings
An iconic, versatile and food-friendly Tuscan red wine, perfect alongside:
Flavorful traditional Tuscan first courses (pappardelle with ragù, lasagna, pici with tomato and aglione garlic).
Grilled red meats, roast pork or fine poultry.
Platters of Tuscan cured meats, crostini neri and semi-aged cheeses (Pecorino Toscano DOP).
Mushroom dishes and roasted vegetables.
Winery and Producer History
The Mazzei family has managed the Castello di Fonterutoli estate in Castellina in Chianti since 1435. It is one of the world's oldest, most authoritative and best-known wineries, safeguarding the history and evolution of the Chianti Classico designation.
"Fonterutoli" is the winery's flagship wine and ambassador. It is made from a blend of Sangiovese clones selected from the estate's various parcels, situated at different altitudes and with different exposures. This microclimatic diversity gives the wine its characteristic concentration, combined with refined elegance and complexity that faithfully reflect the terroir of Castellina in Chianti.