" A dense, rich red full of fruit and well-integrated tannins. Full-bodied, structured and fleshy, but still fresh. A 50/50 blend of Merlot and Sangiovese". (James Suckling) A Super Tuscan with great seductive power!
Features
Estate
Castello di Fonterutoli
Cuvée
Siepi
Vintage
2017
Designation
Toscana
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot
Terroirs
Alberese
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
In stainless steel tanks at 26-28°C, 14 days of maceration for the Merlot and 18 days for the Sangiovese.
Breeding
18 months in French oak barrels (70% new), then 4 months in concrete tanks
Alcohol content
14.20%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Notes of plums, black fruit, tobacco, elderberry
Mouth
Crisp, full-bodied with a long, brilliant finish
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1h before
Drink before
2030+
Production
29.500
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with blue-veined cheeses, stews or civets, Italian-style stuffed piglets...
Castello di Fonterutoli
Toscana
Expert opinion
James Suckling
Rated 94-95/100
About the wine:
A dense, rich red full of fruit and well-integrated tannins. Full-bodied, structured and fleshy, but still fresh. A 50/50 blend of Merlot and Sangiovese.
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