Mazzei 2021 Siepi Toscana by Castello di Fonterutoli

The Mazzei Siepi 2021 is a powerful, opulent Super-Tuscan that marries plush Merlot sweetness with Sangiovese’s structure and finesse. It’s richly layered, sleek despite its density, and clearly one of the most impressive Siepi vintages in recent memory. Origins & Craftsmanship Produced by Mazzei / Castello di Fonterutoli in Tuscany, Italy. The blend is 50% Sangiovese / 50% Merlot. Harvest conditions in 2021 (hot summer with good diurnal swings) yielded grapes with thick skins and mature phenolics.  Oak aging: approximately 18 months in French oak barrels, about 70% new oak, with Sangiovese in tonneaux and Merlot in barrique. After oak, there is a period finishing in concrete tanks in some reports.  Alcohol ~14.5-14.6%. Vineyard: single-vineyard site “Siepi”, 850 feet elevation, soils of Alberese, calcareous marl & schist mixed with sandstone & clay.  Tasting Profile Sense Characteristics Color & Appearance Deep ruby-purple, almost inky core. Rich a