Chianti Classico Fonterutoli

Producer:
Marchesi Mazzei
Region:
Tuscany
Grape:
90% Sangiovese, 5% Malvasia Nera, 5% Colorino
Classification:
DOCG
Vintage:
2022
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine made from indigenous Sangiovese grapes with the addition of Black Malvasia and Colorino. Another example of the elegance and finesse of Marchesi Mazzei wines, and at the same time a best seller in terms of consumer reception. It comes from the family's historic vineyards around Fonterutoli Castle. It is the precise result of combining grapes from 114 different small plots, located at an altitude of 220 to 570 meters above sea level, characterized by a unique pedoclimatic diversity (soil and climate). It was aged for 12 months in small French oak barrels and larger tonneaux barrels, 40% of which are new.

A highly recommended classic, highly rated in global wine rankings.

Details

Color: deep ruby red.

Aroma: elegant, notes of cherries, forest fruits, spices.

Flavor: intense, velvety.

Food matching: excellent with beef, meat-based dishes, grilled and roasted meats.

Serving temperature: 18°C.

Alcohol content: 13,5%.

Featured Italian Wines

Vigne Sannite

Barbera del Sannio

Dry red wine of Campanian native grape called Barbera del Sannio. It comes from vineyards located in the hill areas in the surroundings of Castelvenere, in the province of Benevento in the north-eastern part of the region. Usually associated with Piedmont, Barbera, cultivated here since two centuries, is, however, a different wine with other character than its cousin from the north. The local winegrowers proudly claim that their Barbera is much better. Indeed, is worth tasting to appreciate this pleasant wine scenting of fruit.

Color: intense ruby red.
Aroma: floral and fruity, notes of cherry and dried rose petals.
Flavor: dry, warm, velvety.
Food matching: perfect throughout the meal, dishes based on highly flavored white meats.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.

Cantina Castelnuovo del Garda

Bardolino

Dry red wine made from the autochthonous grape varieties of Veneto, Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara. It comes from the hilly vineyards around Verona in the region of Veneto. Bardolino, as a flagship wine next to Valpolicella, is famous for its delicacy and pleasant to drink. It was not aged in wood, thus is characterized by a well-marked fruity note.

Color: ruby red.
Aroma: intense, notes of violets and fresh red fruit.
Flavor: harmonious, light, fruity.
Food matching: with vegetable and meat-based dishes. Goes well with most dishes.
Serving temperature: 16°/18°C.
Alcohol content: 12%

Azienda Vitivinicola Ornella Bellia

Chardonnay Frizzante

A dry white wine from the Chardonnay grape. This wine is a Frizzante version that is delicately sparkling. Thanks to the natural process of fermentation of wine in the stainless steel tanks of the autoclave type for several months created is a very fresh and light Chardonnay wine matching best with aperitifs and pleasant to drink during heat wave.

Color: light straw yellow.
Perlage: delicate persistent.
Aroma: delicate, notes of wild flowers.
Flavor: light, crisp, mineral.
Food matching: best with aperitifs, hors d’oeuvres, dishes on the basis of fish and delicate cheeses.
Serving temperature: 6°/8°C.
Alcohol content: 11,5%.

Azienda Agricola La Torre

Rosso di Montalcino

A dry red wine of the indigenous Sangiovese Grosso grape variety. This is a specific Sangiovese variety from which are produced the wines of the Montalcino zone, Rosso and Brunello. Thanks to the location of vineyards at an altitude of 420 meters the wine is characterized by an intensive bouquet and very good structure. Rosso di Montalcino is a basic version of a great Tuscan wine called Brunello. The ageing period of Rosso is much shorter. Roso di Montalcino from our producer, Luigi Anania, is aged in oak casks for 18 and in bottle for 2 months.

Color: ruby red.
Aroma: notes of berries and tobacco.
Flavor: velvety, harmonious, gently tannic.
Food matching: dishes based on meat sauces, venison, for red meats, including grilled to medium seasoned cheeses.
Serving temperature: 16°/18°C.
Alcohol content: 14%

Cantine Nicosia

Grillo

A dry white wine made from native Sicily grape Grillo. Another autochthonous white wine of Sicily, equally aromatic and fresh. It’s a perfect accompaniment with fish-based dishes and sea food.

Color: straw yellow with greenish reflections.
Aroma: aromatic, notes of citrus, nettle and mint.
Flavor: soft, mineral.
Food matching: excellent with olive oil-fried sardines in breadcrumbs with capers, almonds, parsley and olives; raw fish and crustaceans.
Serving temperature: 10°C/12°C.
Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Casa Maschito

La Bottaia

A dry red wine of Basilicata’s native grape, Aglianico del Vulture. Another Aglianico made from a selection of grapes collected at the end of October from vineyards situated on volcanic-clayey soils. After ageing for 18 months in small French oak barrels it’s a wine of a perfect structure and very fresh at the same time. The name “Bottaia” signifying “a cellar with barrels” refers to the already mentioned place, where this noble wine ages and matures. It’s already outstanding now, but after two or three years it will taste even better.

Color: ruby red with orange reflections, shimmering.

Aroma: complex, rich, notes of cherry jam, vanilla, pepper.

Flavor: warm, harmonious, tannic.

Food matching: excellent with meat-based dishes, also grilled meat.

Serving temperature: 18°/20°C.

Alcohol content: 14,5%.

Azienda Agricola Cencig Nicola & Mauro

Merlot

Dry red wine varietal Merlot. The Colli Orientali zone in addition to white wines is also known from famous red wines, which include Merlot. It comes from a vineyard called Ronc de Schena, located in the town of Manzano. This wine is light and pleasant to drink, not aged in wood.

Color: red, ruby.
Aroma: notes of forest fruits, raspberries, blackberries, a slight hint of wild grass.
Flavor: dry, harmonious.
Food matching: ideal for charcuterie, meat sauce-based dishes. Older age wines fit well into the game and spicy meats.
Serving temperature:16°/18°C.
Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Azienda Vitivinicola Ornella Bellia

Incrocio Manzoni 6.0.13

A dry white wine from the native Veneto grape Manzoni Bianco. It owes its name to a Venetian scientist Luigi Manzoni which between 1930 and 1935 made a cross of Pinot Bianco and Resling Renano. The wine combines the elegance of Pinot Bianco with the aromatic wealth of Resling.

Color: straw yellow.
Aroma: delicate, aromatic, scent with honey notes.
Flavor: dry, mineral, rounded.
Food matching: best with aperitifs, hors d’oeuvres, delicate cheeses and fish.
Serving temperature: 10°/12°C.
Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Fattoria San Michele a Torri

Chianti Colli Fiorentini

A dry red wine from the native Tuscan grape Sangiovese with the addition of Canaiolo, Colorino and Merlot. Extremely crispy and fruity Chianti from the Colli Fiorentini subzone. Originating from the vineyards situated at an attitude of 180 meters in south-eastern hills of the town of Scandicci. The grapes are collected manually, 30% of the wine is aged in 2500 litre casks, 70% in concrete tanks. Two parts are blended before bottling, then the wine mature in the bottle for at least two months. Organically cultivated, Chianti rewarded and awarded by Italian wine publications like Vini di Veronelli and DuemilaVini. This wine was awarded the Berebene Oscar in 2016.

Color: intense ruby red with crimson hues.

Aroma: complex, long lasting, notes of cherry and violet.

Flavor: soft, fresh, gently tannic.

Food matching: excellent with Tuscan cured meats, pate crostini, sauces like ragout, amatriciana, carbonara, white roast meats or roast-beef.

Serving temperature: 18°C.

Alcohol content: 13%.

Cantina Colli Euganei

Colli Euganei Rosso

A dry red wine made from local red grape varieties, cultivated in the Colli Euganei zone. Mild hills, on which vineyards are located and their appropriate exposition to the sun, and also volcanic soils make Colli Euganei’s wines are very good. Not so heavy, in comparison with the wines from international grapes, gentleness and originality are their merits. Colli Euganei Rosso is a very pleasant wine to the taste, with fine fruity aromas and moderated tannins. An ideal wine with the meal, suits well to pasta sauces as well as meat.

Color: ruby red with purple hues.
Aroma: complex, intense, notes of cherry, black currant.
Flavor: dry, full, soft.
Food matching: pasta sauces, white and red meat dishes.

Serving temperature: 16°/ 18°C