“Concerto” Rosso Toscana IGT 2022

Castello di Fonterutoli | Tuscany
Marchesi Mazzei S.p.A. Agr. | V. Ottone III di Sassonia 5 | IT 53011 Castellina

09354222 · 0,75 l · 73,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Concerto was born in 1981, a time of dynamic change in Italian viticulture. The hitherto untapped potential was recognised and experiments were carried out with new grape varieties and, for the first time, successfully with international grape varieties. It was Marchesa Carla Mazzei who spontaneously chose the name Concerto in 1981 after the first tasting of just fifteen barriques – a symphony had taken place in her glass. As one of the first ten Super Tuscans, this wine made history and revolutionised the Tuscan understanding of wine. From the Scassi vineyard in the western part of Fonterutoli, surrounded by oak forests at an altitude of 350 metres, the Sangiovese comes from mass selections from an experimental vineyard in the 1930s. And the small portion of Cabernet Sauvignon has developed a completely independent character here over four decades, far removed from the international character it develops elsewhere. The 18-month maturation in French barriques then gives the wine its noble structure without overshadowing its original elegance.

Intense aromas of ripe black cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry on the nose, underpinned by a fine note of wild blueberries. Over time, roasted coffee beans, dark chocolate and a hint of cinnamon are added. The attack is powerful and silky at the same time, with an impressive fullness that envelops the palate. The fruit flavours of the nose continue seamlessly: concentrated black fruits combine with a lively acid structure that gives the wine freshness and tension. The tannins are perfectly ripe – present and structural, yet fine-grained and velvety. They frame the fruit without dominating it. The subtle minerality reveals itself as a fine, salty note reminiscent of the chalky soils of Fonterutoli. The wood is perfectly integrated and adds an extra dimension of depth and flavour. The long final is dry and elegant with a subtle bitter note that invites you to take another sip. Concerto is a perfectly orchestrated composition that combines tradition and innovation in an impressive balance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense ruby colour with a dark core. Opens with notes of black truffle and tobacco, then rich blackberry fruit, some smoke. Pithy, gripping tannins on the palate, showing pronounced earthy notes alongside dark berry fruit, brooding." Falstaff

"Berry and herbal flavours, also spicy notes; sweet and rounded on the palate, smooth tannins, noticeable acidity, long finish. Reliable style." Vinum

"Lush and powerful, but with a lively, underlying acidity, this red wine is reminiscent of black cherries, blackberries, minerals and wild herbs, all wrapped in an embrace of vanilla and toasted oak. On the finish, the thick tannins that coat the mouth become more and more pronounced. Be patient." Wine Spectator

"An intense and concentrated Sangiovese with lush black cherry fruit, earth, black pepper and liquorice. Full-bodied with dense, velvety, slightly dusty tannins. Elegant, integrated acidity and a lively, toasted finish. Great ageing potential, but also good to drink now." James Suckling

"The Concerto di Fonterutoli 2022, 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, is a very promising wine. Great fruit and juicy contours give it a certain immediacy. All in all, the Concerto is very good for this vintage. I would give it a few more years in the bottle, as it needs time to develop further aromatic nuances." Vinous

"The Mazzei 2022 Concerto di Fonterutoli is beautiful, with a dark and velvety character that asserts itself in a long, polished finish. The style it embodies is a modern classic." Wine Advocate