For 26 generations, the Mazzei family has been producing Italian wines from their historic Castello di Fonterutoli estate in Tuscany, as well as in Maremma, Sicily and the Veneto. A blend of 70% Sangiovese & 30% Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of red berry fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with cacao and pepper spice. Fine soft tannins on medium finish ending with fruit character. Drink now, grab a pizza, no aging benefit.
For 26 generations, the Mazzei family has been producing Italian wines from their historic Castello di Fonterutoli estate in Tuscany, as well as in Maremma, Sicily and the Veneto. A blend of 70% Sangiovese & 30% Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of red berry fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with cacao and pepper spice. Fine soft tannins on medium finish ending with fruit character. Drink now, grab a pizza, no aging benefit.
Jul 23rd, 2024
A little tannic but maybe it needs to open up a bit
A little tannic but maybe it needs to open up a bit
3 people found it helpfulOct 13th, 2013For 26 generations, the Mazzei family has been producing Italian wines from their historic Castello di Fonterutoli estate in Tuscany, as well as in Maremma, Sicily and the Veneto. A blend of 65% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot & 5% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of red berry fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with cacao and rustic spice. Fine tannins on medium finish ending with fruit character. Drink now, no aging benefit.
For 26 generations, the Mazzei family has been producing Italian wines from their historic Castello di Fonterutoli estate in Tuscany, as well as in Maremma, Sicily and the Veneto. A blend of 65% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot & 5% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of red berry fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with cacao and rustic spice. Fine tannins on medium finish ending with fruit character. Drink now, no aging benefit.
2 people found it helpfulJul 12th, 2020
All around favorite at dinner. Dry, good flavor, doesn't need to breathe..perfect for wedding
All around favorite at dinner. Dry, good flavor, doesn't need to breathe..perfect for wedding
2 people found it helpfulMay 17th, 2015
Bright jerry, sweet with a bit of spice
Bright jerry, sweet with a bit of spice
1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2019
Bing cherry, white pepper, dark cocoa
Bing cherry, white pepper, dark cocoa
1 person found it helpfulJun 18th, 2018
Ruby colored. Very aromatic fruity aroma with some gravel or earth notes. Maybe strawberry or raspberry. Light bodied. Medium low tannins. Medium low acidity. Okay flavors - kind of flat or meh. Overall good but wouldn’t go out of way to buy again.
Ruby colored. Very aromatic fruity aroma with some gravel or earth notes. Maybe strawberry or raspberry. Light bodied. Medium low tannins. Medium low acidity. Okay flavors - kind of flat or meh. Overall good but wouldn’t go out of way to buy again.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2018
Love the Sangiovese blend!
Love the Sangiovese blend!
1 person found it helpfulJun 18th, 2017
Paul had this 9 years ago
Paul had this 9 years ago
1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2016
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