Mazzei Castello Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2018

Weintyp: Rotwein
Hersteller: Marchese Mazzei
Region: Italien, Toskana
Stil: trocken
Rebsorte: 92% Sangiovese, 08% Malvasia Nera & Colorino
Farbe: funkelndes Rubinrot

Beschreibung: Der Mazzei Castello Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG präsentiert sich mit einem Bukett mit intensiven Aromen von Kirschen und Pflaumen, schön untermalt von würzigen Noten und einem Hauch von Leder und Tabak. Am Gaumen ist der Mazzei Castello Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG kräftig, voll und doch elegant. Die gut eingebundenen Tannine und das gute Säuregerüst geben dem Wein seine beeindruckende Struktur. Lang anhaltend und intensiv im Abgang.

Falstaff Magazin: „Funkelndes, sattes Rubin-Granat. Klare und intensive Nase mit satten Noten nach reifen dunklen Kirschen, etwas Gojibeeren, im Hintergrund leicht rauchig. Sehr saftig und salzig am Gaumen, öffnet sich in vielen Schichten feinen Tannins, schöner Trinkfluss..“

Decanter: „Castello Fonterutoli’s flagship wine is produced from 11 superior plots around the winery in the hamlet of Fonterutoli. Facing south and west, these sit high up on the slopes over the warm Elsa Valley. It is the most generously oaked but also the most complete of the estate’s trio of Gran Seleziones in 2018. Dark cherry is underscored by cedar, mint and cocoa. It is simultaneously juicy and lush in its rather flattering and likeable package. The tannins are smooth and fresh, and there's an appetising crunchiness on the finish.“

Wine Advocate: „The Mazzei 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello Fonterutoli shows a silky and fine consistency with bright aromas of wild cherry and cassis. This vintage is downplayed and subtle, surprisingly so, but also ethereal. That delicate bouquet is framed by light touches of smoke and spice, although the wine's intensity is carefully measured overall. These results should flesh out with more time in bottle.“

James Suckling: „Cherries and strawberries on the nose with sandalwood and dried flowers. Medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins and a beautiful, long finish. This is a very fine-textured Chianti Classico with such complexity and finesse. Drinkable now, but better in 2022.“

Vinous: „The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello Fonterutoli is silky, floral and light on its feet. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, blood orange and sweet red cherry are all very nicely lifted in the glass. This mid-weight Gran Selezione is more finesse than power. Its balance is simply impeccable right out of the gate.“

Wine Spectator: „Tight and well-marked by oaky elements, with dusty tannins on the finish, this red is austere for now. Offers cherry and strawberry flavors that gain complexity, iron and tobacco accents and oak spice notes on the end. Best from 2025 through 2040.“

Trinktemperatur: 15-18°
Lagerpotential: bis 2028

Auszeichnungen:
Falstaff Magazin: 95/100 Punkte für 2018
Decanter: 92/100 Punkte für 2018
Robert Parker: 93/100 Punkte für 2018
James Suckling: 94/100 Punkte für 2018
Vinous: 92/100 Punkte für 2018
Wine Spectator: 92/100 Punkte für 2018