Fonterutoli Chianti Classico DOCG Mazzei
Produced with Sangiovese and a small amount of Malvasia Nera, Colorino and Merlot, it is characterized by a balance of elegance and complexity, which make this wine a magnificent example of the “terroir”.






In Fonterutoli a Chianti expression of the Territory
Produced with Sangiovese and a small amount of Malvasia Nera, Colorino and Merlot, it is characterized by a balance of elegance and complexity, which make this wine a magnificent example of the “terroir”.
Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (Si)
Grape varieties: 90% Sangiovese; 5% Malvasia Nera eColorino; 5% Merlot
Alcohol: 13,75% vol
Total acidity: 5,8 ‰
Location of vineyard: Fonterutoli: 450 m. (1,476 ft.) a.s.l.; west - southwestern exposure, Belvedere: 300 m.(920 ft.) a.s.l.; southestern – southwestern exposure.
Training system: Spur cordon-training and Guyot
Nr. of vines per hectare: 4.500 - 7.600 plants
Harvest: Hand picked from September 21st (Sangiovese); from September, 27th (Malvasia Nera e Colorino); from September 12th (Merlot)
Fermentation temperature: 28° - 30° C
Period of maceration: 16 - 18 days
Aging: 12 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt. / 50% new)
Bottled at the origin by Marchesi Mazzei Spa Agricola Loc. Fonterutoli Castellina in Chianti (SI) - Italy
- Alcohol level
- 14
- Cellars
- Mazzei
- Grapes
- Sangiovese - Malvasia Nera - Colorino - Merlot
- Region
- Toscana
- Appellation
- DOCG