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Castello di Fonterutoli - Toscana Siepi 2017

Castello di Fonterutoli - Toscana Siepi 2017

94-95/100

James Suckling

" A dense, rich red wine full of fruit and well-integrated tannins. Full-bodied and structured with beautiful fleshiness, yet still fresh. A 50/50 blend of Merlot and Sangiovese." (James Suckling) A Super Tuscan with great appeal!

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Estate

Castello di Fonterutoli

Vintage

Siepi

Vintage

2017

Designation

Toscana

Region

Italy

Grape varieties

50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot

Terroirs

Alberese

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

In stainless steel tanks at 26-28°C, 14 days of maceration for Merlot and 18 days for Sangiovese.

Livestock farming

18 months in French oak barrels (70% new) then 4 months in concrete vats

Alcohol content

14.20%

Nose

Notes of plums, black fruits, tobacco, elderberry

Mouth

Crisp, full-bodied with a long, brilliant finish

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2030+

Production

29.500

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with blue cheeses, stews or casseroles, Italian-style stuffed suckling pig...

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James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated 94-95/100

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A dense, rich red wine full of fruit and well-integrated tannins. Full-bodied and structured with beautiful fleshiness, yet still fresh. A 50/50 blend of Merlot and Sangiovese.

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