Siepi Tinto

Description

**Mazzei** Owned by the Mazzei family since 1435, the estate has always been managed with the same respect and vision across the centuries. A unique location, a special microclimate, and the insight, in the early 1980s, to plant Merlot as the ideal complement to Sangiovese in this distinctive terroir gave rise to a wine perfectly balanced between elegance, power, and complexity. The Siepi vineyard lies on a plateau with a singular exposure, bright throughout the day and surrounded by an oak forest, which creates an ideal microclimate marked by wide diurnal temperature swings. The soils, composed of calcareous schist, marl, and evolved clays, contribute to the exceptional expression of the grape varieties planted. **Technical Data:** Winery location: Castello di Fonterutoli Winery region: Chianti Classico, Tuscany Total acidity: 5.88 g/L Vineyard location: Siepi (Castellina in Chianti), 260 m a.s.l.; south-southwest exposure Soil: Mainly Alberese Vine age: 21–34 years Training system: Espalier and Guyot Planting density: 4,500–6,500 vines/ha **2019 Harvest:** The 2019 vintage recalled the great years of the 1980s. It was a "classic" year, in which nature and human work combined to create something exceptional. **Winemaking:** Hand harvest; Merlot from 18 September, Sangiovese from 1 October. Fermentation temperature: 26–28°C in stainless steel tanks. Maceration period: 14 days (Merlot), 18 days (Sangiovese). **Aging:** 18 months in small French oak barrels (70% new): barrels for Merlot, casks for Sangiovese. Finishing: 4 months in concrete tanks. Bottled: June 2021. Market availability: October 2021. **Pairing:** Savoury, textured dishes, dark sauces, game, and blue cheeses. **Awards** 99/100 – Vinous 98/100 – Falstaff 98/100 – James Suckling 97/100 – Winescritic.com 97/100 – Jane Anson 97/100 – Livets Goda 96/100 – Wine Advocate 96/100 – Wine Spectator 96/100 – Decanter 95/100 | 3 Gold Stars – I Vini di Veronelli 5 Grapes – Bibenda 4 Vines – AIS Vitae 3 Red Glasses – Gambero Rosso **Allergen Information:** Contains sulfites. SKU: 120053

Vintages on sale

2019, 2021

Food pairing

Red meat, game, cheese