2020 Mazzei Toscana Concerto di Fonterutoli
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Body: full-bodied. Like most red wines from ; 14% alcohol.
Tannin: firm. Aged in oak.
Sweetness: dry. Red wine from is almost always dry.
Acidity: fairly high. The warm climate of .
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Log inThe Mazzei 2020 Concerto di Fonterutoli is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from a cool vineyard at an altitude of 350 meters. It is surrounded on three sides by dense forests. The role of the forest, especially in the Chianti hills, is increasingly appreciated as we face hot summers and climate change. The Concerto is meaty and juicy with black cherries, plums, cardamom spice and grilled rosemary. In the mouth flavors of chocolate, hazelnut, blackberry and cherry. The robust and black fruit profile of the wine is an ideal accompaniment to meat on the grill. The tannins are evident, but they also show elegant restraint so as not to overpower the flavors of your dish.
The Mazzei Concerto di Fonterutoli offers an authentic Tuscan character with the robust personality and power to combine with a classic T-bone bistecca alla Fiorentina. The 2020 Concerto has received unanimous high scores from the international wine press.
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RP 94
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Monica Larner
Release Price:
$100
Drink Date:
2023 - 2040
The Mazzei 2020 Concerto di Fonterutoli is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from a cool vineyard site located at 350 meters in elevation. It is surrounded by thick forests on three sides. The role of the forest especially in the hills of Chianti is becoming ever more appreciated as we face hot summers and climate change. This wine remains focused and tight with wild berry, blackcurrant, grilled herb, spice and dark mineral tones. To the palate, there is plenty of sweet fruit followed by nicely integrated, dry tannins.
Published: Jun 30, 2022
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James Suckling
MAZZEI TOSCANA CONCERTO 2020
Monday, July 4, 2022
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
Vintage2020
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96
An extremely aromatic red with currants, flowers and spices, following through to a full-bodied yet so crunchy and juicy palate with crushed blackberries and raspberries. Citrusy acidity. Bright and agile. Drink or hold.
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95
Drinking Window
2025 - 2035
From: Chianti Classico & Neighbors: Looking at the 2020s and 2019s (Jul 2022)
The 2020 Concerto di Fonterutoli is bright and punchy, with terrific freshness and tons of nuance. Plum, pomegranate, spice, new leather and blood orange are front and center. The 2020 is a gorgeous wine that captures the essence of the house style beautifully. Today, the purity of the fruit really jumps out of the glass. Superb.
- By Antonio Galloni on June 2022
Filippo Mazzei showed me a wide range of wines this year. I was most impressed by the Concerto, the estate’s Cabernet Sauvignon/Sangiovese blend, and Siepi, the Merlot/Sangiovese that has long been the flagship. The Gran Seleziones, all 2019s, show the lighter structure of the year. Among the 2019s, I especially like the Chianti Classico Riserva Ser Lapo, which is once again a standout.
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Mazzei is a historic winery in Tuscany, Italy, with a history dating back to 1435. This family producer has a strong presence in the Chianti Classico region and owns several vineyards throughout Tuscany. The winery is known for its production of Chianti Classico wines , made primarily from the indigenous Sangiovese grape, which forms the backbone of their wines.
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In addition to Sangiovese, Mazzei also cultivates other local varieties such as Colorino and Merlot. One of their notable assets is Fonterutoli Castle, a medieval castle that serves as the center of their wine production and is a popular destination for wine tastings and tours. Mazzei is known for balancing tradition with innovation. In addition to respecting ancient methods, the winery uses modern technologies to improve the quality of their wines. Their wines, ranging from elegant Chianti Classico to powerful Super Tuscans, are appreciated worldwide and have received numerous awards. The most famous wine they sell is the Mazzei Siepe, a "Super Tuscan" wine. It is a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot grapes, known for its rich flavors of ripe red and black fruits, spices and vanilla. The wine is matured in French oak barrels and goes well with grilled red meat, game dishes and matured cheeses. It has won several awards and is highly rated by wine experts.
De Mazzei 2020 Concerto di Fonterutoli toont een geconcentreerd smaakpalet van zwarte kers, pruim en braam met toetsen van zwarte bes, kruidige kardemom en gegrilde rozemarijn, aangevuld met donkere chocolade- en hazelnoottonen, frisse citrusachtige zuren en stevige maar elegante tannines. Door dat krachtige zwarte fruit en de fraaie zuurgraad snijdt de wijn mooi door het vet van rund en lam en geeft hij tegenwicht aan de rijke sauzen van stoofschotels en de rokerigheid van barbecue. Probeer hem bij een gegrilde T‑bone alla Fiorentina met grof zeezout en rozemarijn, bij langzaam gegaarde lamschenkels in tomaat en kruiden of bij stevig gegrilde stukken vlees met een eenvoudige droge rub zodat de tannines en het fruit elkaar optimaal aanvullen.
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