"Cru" produced by Sangiovese and Merlot grapes grown in the 6 hectares core parcel of the Siepi vineyard, situated at an altitude of 260 m. (853 ft.).Concentration and complexity make it a wine with an authentic and unique temperament.
Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (Si)
Grape varieties: 50% Merlot e 50% Sangiovese
Location of vineyard: Siepi: 260 m. (853 ft) a.s.l.; south - southwestern exposure
Training system: Spur cordon-training and Guyot
Nr. of vines per hectare: 4.500 - 7.600 plants
Harvest: hand picked September 8th (Merlot) and September 21st (Sangiovese)
Fermentation temperature: 28 - 30° C
Period of maceration: Merlot: 14 days; Sangiovese: 16 days
Aging: Merlot: 18 months in new small french oak barrels (225 lt. / 100% new), Sangiovese: 16 months in new small french oak barrels (225 lt./70% new)
AWARDS:
- 3 Bicchieri - "Gambero Rosso Guida Vini d'Italia"
- 92/100 & "Year's Best" - Wine & Spirits (USA)
- 92/100 - Wine Spectator (USA)
- 89/100 - The Wine Advocate (USA)
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
Alcoholic content: 11.50 %
yr. 2013 Falstaff Magazin:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Siepi' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2013 on 10.02.2017 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Siepi' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2013 on 15.10.2016 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Siepi' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 31.10.2015 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
95 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Siepi' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2013 on 30.10.2015 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Siepi' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 08.01.2015 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Siepi' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 31.10.2014 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
94 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Siepi' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 01.09.2014 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Siepi' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 30.04.2014 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
95 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Siepi' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 29.08.2013 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Luca Gardini:
93 of 100 Points.
"Luca Gardini" has rated the wine "Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Siepi' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 01.12.2012 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Wine Spectator:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Siepi' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2008 on 15.10.2012 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Siepi' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2008 on 02.01.2012 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
92 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Siepi' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2008 on 01.08.2011 with 92 of 100 points.
