2022 Mazzei, Philip - Tuscany IGT - 6 Bottles (0.75L)

6x Mazzei - Philip Toscana IGT 2022 (0,75 l)
Label Information
Wine Name: Philip
Designation: Toscana IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica)
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Vintage: 2022
Producer: Marchesi Mazzei 1435
Producer Address: Castellina in Chianti (Siena), Tuscany, Italy
Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol.
Format: 750 ml (0.75 L)
Additional Indications: Contains sulfites
Label Quote / Dedication: "Dedicated to Philip Mazzei (1730-1816), passionate vintner, enlightened statesman and 'citizen of the world'."
Serving and Tasting
Recommended Glass: A wide red wine glass (Bordeaux-type), perfect for releasing notes of black fruit, spices and oak.
Serving Temperature: 16 - 18 °C. It is advisable to uncork the bottle about 30 minutes before serving.
Sensory Profile
Appearance: Deep, impenetrable ruby red with elegant purplish highlights at the edge.
Nose: Intense, complex and enveloping bouquet. Distinct aromas of cassis, blueberries, black plum and black cherry, enriched by balsamic notes of eucalyptus, vanilla, fine leather, cocoa and sweet spices.
Palate: On the palate it shows a full, rich and velvety entry. The tannins are smooth, silky and well-structured, accompanied by a warm mouthfeel and a long, persistent and pleasantly spicy finish.
Food Pairings
An international-style Tuscan red with great structure, ideal to pair with:
- Grilled red meats, Florentine steak and steak slices.
- Game meat (boar in sauce, roe deer).
- Rich roasts and spiced baked dishes.
- Aged and flavorful cheeses (DOP Pecorino Toscano aged, Parmigiano Reggiano).
Winery and Producer History
The Mazzei family has produced wine at the Castello di Fonterutoli estate, in Castellina in Chianti, since 1435. With almost six centuries of history, it represents one of the oldest, most authoritative and emblematic names in Tuscan and Italian winemaking.
The wine "Philip" was created as a tribute to the illustrious ancestor Philip Mazzei (1730-1816), a multifaceted figure: physician, philosopher, vintner and great friend of the Founding Fathers of the United States (including Thomas Jefferson). Philip Mazzei introduced the Tuscan wine tradition to the New World and is remembered for inspiring the famous line in the American Declaration of Independence: "All men are created equal." This wine embodies the ancestor’s 'revolutionary' spirit, marrying the soul of the Tuscan terroir with the expressive power of Cabernet Sauvignon.