Toscana Rosso IGT Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi 2021 Marchesi Mazzei

Siepi Toscana IGT is a unique wine that represents the deep bond of the Mazzei family with the vineyard of the same name and the Castello di Fonterutoli estate. Siepi, before being a wine, is a vineyard owned by the family since 1435. In the 1980s, Lapo Mazzei recognized the potential of this vineyard, understanding that Sangiovese and Merlot could not only integrate in a complementary way, but also express themselves with elegance and persistence "in one voice".

It is produced with Sangiovese and Merlot grapes in the same percentage, grown in the 6 hectares of vineyards. The Merlot grapes are harvested by hand at the beginning of September, while the Sangiovese grapes at the end of the month. The Merlot undergoes maceration and fermentation for a period of 14 days, the Sangiovese for 16 days, both at a controlled temperature of 28-30°C. Subsequently, the wine is aged in French oak barriques, 70% new, for 16-18 months, before being bottled.

It is a monumental wine, defined by Gambero Rosso as "one of the 50 wines that changed Italy". The nose opens with rich hints of dark chocolate, while on the palate it is very well structured, with a complex and extraordinarily long aftertaste.

Ideal to accompany rich and structured dishes, it pairs very well with stews and game. Perfect with blue cheeses, such as Gorgonzola and Roquefort.