2018 Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi IGT 0.75lt
The 2018 Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi IGT is a bright ruby wine with a purple shimmer. It offers crisp notes of elder, plum, berries, sandalwood, and tobacco, with a palate rich in fresh black cherry. The wine features finely-woven tannins and a smooth texture, leading to a long, bright finish. It has received impressive ratings: 95 points from Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 94 points from Wine Spectator, and 97 points from both Vinous and James Suckling. Siepi, located in Castellina in Chianti and owned by the Mazzei family since 1435, benefits from a unique microclimate and the strategic planting of Merlot alongside Sangiovese, resulting in a perfectly balanced wine with an ageing potential of 20 years.
The 2018 Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi IGT is a bright ruby wine with a purple shimmer. It offers crisp notes of elder, plum, berries, sandalwood, and tobacco, with a palate rich in fresh black cherry. The wine features finely-woven tannins and a smooth texture, leading to a long, bright finish. It has received impressive ratings: 95 points from Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 94 points from Wine Spectator, and 97 points from both Vinous and James Suckling. Siepi, located in Castellina in Chianti and owned by the Mazzei family since 1435, benefits from a unique microclimate and the strategic planting of Merlot alongside Sangiovese, resulting in a perfectly balanced wine with an ageing potential of 20 years.