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)
Grapes: Sangiovese with a percentage of complementary varieties (Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Merlot)
Vintage: 2024
Producer: Marchesi Mazzei 1435 (Castello di Fonterutoli)
Producer Address: Castellina in Chianti (Siena), Tuscany, Italy
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Format: 750 ml (0.75 l)
State Band: DOCG with Black Rooster logo
Additional Indications: Contains sulfites
Label Text: "The history of the Mazzei family, owners of Castello di Fonterutoli since 1435, has always been tied to the vines and to wine. Produced with different Sangiovese clones and complementary varieties, this important Chianti Classico presents itself as concentrated, elegant and complex."
Serving and Tasting
Recommended Glass: Red wine glass with medium width (large tulip or Bordeaux shape), ideal to enhance the aromatic elegance and fruit profile of the Sangiovese.
Serving Temperature: 16 - 18 °C. It is recommended to uncork the bottle about 15-30 minutes before serving.
Organoleptic Sheet
Visual Examination: Clear ruby red, lively and bright with light purplish reflections.
Olfactory Examination: Fresh, floral and fruity bouquet. Distinct notes of marasca cherry, blackcurrant, violet and fine spices emerge, complemented by a light balsamic and mineral touch.
Taste Examination: On the palate it stands out for elegance, extraordinary drinkability and balance. The sip is fresh, characterized by a well-balanced acidic edge and smooth tannins, with a clean finish and good persistent fruity aftertaste.
Food Pairings
Iconic Tuscan red wine, versatile and gastronomic, perfect paired with:
- Flavorful Tuscan first courses (pappardelle with ragù, lasagne, pici with tomato and garlic)
- Grilled red meats, pork roasts or noble poultry
- Platters of Tuscan cured meats, black crostini and moderately 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 represents one of the oldest, most authoritative and renowned wine companies in the world, custodian of the history and evolution of the Chianti Classico denomination.
"Fonterutoli" constitutes the winery’s emblematic wine and ambassador: it arises from the union of several Sangiovese clones selected across the estate’s different plots, located at varying elevations and exposures. This microclimatic variety gives the wine its typical concentration, paired with refined elegance and complexity that faithfully reflect the Castellina in Chianti terroir.