“Vicoregio 36” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castelnuovo Berardenga DOCG 2023

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

09353623 · 0,75 l · 74,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Historically, the vineyards of Castello di Fonterutoli are situated in the territories of three neighbouring municipalities within the Chianti Classico region: Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga and Radda in Chianti. With the 2017 vintage, the Mazzei family vinified all three major vineyards separately as Chianti Classico Gran Selezione for the first time, in order to reflect the diversity of the terroir: Castello di Fonterutoli, Vicoregio 36 and Badiòla.

Following 50 years of research, 36 biotypes of the Sangiovese grape were planted on a sunny plateau near Castelnuova Berardenga, from which this exceptionally interesting and distinctive wine was created a few years ago. The overall impression is one of great balance and straightforwardness, with hints of red cherries, spices, dried blueberries and tobacco. It is the warmest and most balanced of the three Gran Selezione wines. Its intensity, rich colour and precise fruitiness instantly captivate Sangiovese lovers. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2023 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vicoregio 36 is the most powerful and least mature of the three Gran Selezioni. It offers a fascinating blend of dark red fruits, leather, incense, tobacco, scorched earth and dried herbs. Strong, assertive tannins suggest that several years' bottle ageing are essential." Vinous

"There is more ripeness here and a bigger sense of fruit weight in the Mazzei 2023 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castelnuovo Berardenga Castello di Fonterutoli Vicoregio 36. The wine offers dark plummy fruit with sweet oak, cinnamon and warm spice. It is plump and softly textured, reflecting the generous personality of the vintage." Wine Advocate