Marchesi Mazzei

Castello di Fonterutoli Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

9.1201 ratings
9.135 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Alberto Cdm

Ottima scorrevolezza

Ottima scorrevolezza

May 12th, 2026
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red/black fruits, floral and smoky oak. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and plum flavors with garden herb notes, cacao, tobacco and toasty notes from 18 months of oak aging. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, vanilla and an earthy smoky spice character. Nice! Will age!

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red/black fruits, floral and smoky oak. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and plum flavors with garden herb notes, cacao, tobacco and toasty notes from 18 months of oak aging. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, vanilla and an earthy smoky spice character. Nice! Will age!

Apr 4th, 2026
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2017 | autumn in smell, summer in taste. Beautiful.

Vintage 2017 | autumn in smell, summer in taste. Beautiful.

Feb 15th, 2022
LM Segal

Truly outstanding CCGS, soul of a Flaccianello with the heart of a Napa cab. Cola and compote. Rich, even sexy. Best after a quick decant.

Truly outstanding CCGS, soul of a Flaccianello with the heart of a Napa cab. Cola and compote. Rich, even sexy. Best after a quick decant.

Dec 19th, 2020
Martin Bergo

This -08 Mazzei is dark purple slightly oily; has a nose of decadent overripe dark fruit (plums, figs, mulberries), dusty ’sangiovesc’ diesel, pencil shavings, mineral and wood chips; dry on the palate with fine tannins and pleasant structure, same fruits as on the nose, and a medium-length finish. It is silkier than younger tuscans and has more earth and depth but perhaps lacking in elegans. Expected more.

This -08 Mazzei is dark purple slightly oily; has a nose of decadent overripe dark fruit (plums, figs, mulberries), dusty ’sangiovesc’ diesel, pencil shavings, mineral and wood chips; dry on the palate with fine tannins and pleasant structure, same fruits as on the nose, and a medium-length finish. It is silkier than younger tuscans and has more earth and depth but perhaps lacking in elegans. Expected more.

Aug 17th, 2018
LM Segal

A complete and total package for Chianti GS. Powerful crimson cherry and red flowers, iodine, black tea and vanilla bean. Could use 2-3 more years to come together. Lonnnnng finish.

A complete and total package for Chianti GS. Powerful crimson cherry and red flowers, iodine, black tea and vanilla bean. Could use 2-3 more years to come together. Lonnnnng finish.

1 person found it helpfulOct 18th, 2022
Jason Jarvis

Excellent chianti with berries and eucalyptus tannins. Good balance and not too pricy.

Excellent chianti with berries and eucalyptus tannins. Good balance and not too pricy.

1 person found it helpfulApr 4th, 2015
Denis Roudenko

16/20 (88/100) много ягод, вишня, слива, пирог с ягодами. Аккуратно, деликатно, интеллигентно.

16/20 (88/100) много ягод, вишня, слива, пирог с ягодами. Аккуратно, деликатно, интеллигентно.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2014
Peter van den Besselaar

Mint, rich, cedar, cacao

Mint, rich, cedar, cacao

Jan 19th, 2016
Chris Morgan

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

9.2

Gran Selezione

Gran Selezione

Oct 15th, 2015