Vineyards in Chianti Classico DOCG

Marchesi Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli ★ 4.8

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione, Chianti Classico DOCG, and Toscana IGTSangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia Nera, Colorino117 haFounded 1435Mazzei family (brothers Filippo and Francesco Mazzei; Filippo's son Giovanni represents the 25th generation)Winemaker Carlo Ferrini consulting with the Mazzei familyChianti Classico DOCG (Castellina in Chianti)

Mazzei has owned Castello di Fonterutoli at Castellina since 1435. Today 117 hectares of vineyards across 120 parcels, with the Castello Fonterutoli Gran Selezione, the Sangiovese-Merlot Siepi IGT, and the 1981-launched Concerto.

Tasting: Estate tour and tasting at the Fonterutoli hamlet, plus the Osteria di Fonterutoli restaurant; booking via mazzei.it. The cellar at Castellina is open by appointment.

Signature wines: castello-fonterutoli-gran-selezione, siepi, concerto-di-fonterutoli, poggio-badiola

Scores: Wine Advocate 97 (2019), James Suckling 97 (2019)

Via Ottone di Sassonia III 5, Localita Fonterutoli, 53011 Castellina in Chianti, Siena, Italy Book →

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