Tasting note This Chianti from Fonterutoli is superbly rounded, opulent and approachable. Made from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon it has a good density of fruit on the nose and the palate, blackcurrant and blackberry dominate and are intensified with a black olive flavour. Toasty oak characters complete the picture and lend weight and structure to this top-notch Chianti. Country: Italy Region: Tuscany Grape variety: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage: 2007 Bottle size: 75cl Closure: Cork
Today, after almost six centuries, the Mazzei family – under the guidance of Lapo, who oversees the property with the help of his sons Filippo and Francesco – still devotes itself to winemaking, with a constant commitment, an eye towards innovation and an abiding respect for the land. The Fonterutoli estate is the flagship property, situated in Castellina in Chianti overlooking a stunning panoramic view of the Val d’Elsa. Owned by the Mazzei family since 1435, the estate rests