Concerto 2020 Magnum

Name: Concerto di Fonterutoli Magnums 2020
Brand: Castello di Fonterutoli
SKU: dddddd
Price: 132.00 GBP
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Castello di Fonterutoli

2020

Wines Red Fine Wine

Toscana IGT

Fonterutoli is located near Siena on hills facing the Val d’Elsa, in the heart of Chianti Classico. Owned by the Mazzei family since 1435, Castello Fonterutoli promotes local varieties which express the identity of their land, while respecting nature and its diversity. The vineyards spread over 110 hectares divided on 144 single parcels with altitudes ranging from 220m to 570m. The estate is densily planted and produces very limited yields. Grapes are top quality making full-bodied wines with structure, balance and freshness.

The first vintage of Concerto was made in 1981, when Super-Tuscan wines was getting underway. The Mazzei family realised the potential of planting nonindigenous grape varieties on their land and started to experiment with new training systems and new blends. Only made in exceptional years, Concerto has become a major player of the ‘Super Tuscans’ phenomenon.

Grapes are sourced from Fonterutoli and Siepi vineyard, the latter being the estate’s prestigious Sangiovese and Merlot blend. Both vineyards are based on decomposed limestone and sandstone and planted with vines between 15 to 30 years old. A blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Aromas of juicy dark and red berry fruit with hints of toast and leather and note of subtle spice. Full-bodied and complex with ripe tannins, this is a remarkable Super Tuscan.

Ratings

94 Points Robert Parker

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.

94 Points Decanter

A deep, serious, brooding nose, full of dried herbs and scrubland notes with pepper spice and blackcurrants - a savoury expression. High acidity fills the mouth giving succulent and juicy red and black fruit flavours, bright, vibrant and lively. Quite direct right now, all in a straight line, driving from start to finish. This has some nuance from the spiced edges but it's so immediately generous and expansive. Lots of power here, there is concentration and structure, clear depth with a rich appeal. Will be excellent in time. Ageing 18 months in small French oak barrels - tonneaux (Sangiovese), barriques (Cabernet Sauvignon) and three months in concrete tanks.

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