Mazzei Concerto Di Fonterutoli 2023

Concerto di Fonterutoli is made by Mazzei at Castello di Fonterutoli, a long-held estate in the Chianti Classico hills of Tuscany. It blends Sangiovese, the region's signature grape, with Cabernet Sauvignon, the Bordeaux variety that adds colour, firm tannin and dark fruit to Sangiovese's bright cherry and acidity. The vineyards are farmed with a sustainable, respectful approach, and the hillside sites give well-drained soils and good elevation, where cool nights hold the natural acidity that defines the style. After fermentation the wine ages for eighteen months in oak barrels, where slow oxygen transfer through the wood softens and integrates the tannins of both grapes and adds a savoury, spiced complexity without masking the fruit. The colour is deep ruby. The nose leads with cherry and plum over red berries, oak spice and dried herbs. The palate is structured and balanced, with firm but ripe tannins, fresh acidity and a long, savoury finish. Serve at 16 to 18 degrees, decanting half an hour ahead, with grilled or roast red meat, a rich tomato-based pasta or aged cheese.