Mazzei Fonterutoli Siepi 2022

Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi 2022 is an exceptionally structured, elegant, and monumental Tuscan red wine produced by Marchesi Mazzei at their historic estate in Castellina in Chianti. Marking the 30th anniversary vintage of this iconic Super Tuscan, it displays an intense ruby-purple hue with brilliant clarity. The nose opens with an enchanting and complex bouquet of fresh dark berries, wild blackberries, and plum, harmoniously interwoven with sweet lavender, violets, menthol, dark chocolate, and toasted oak spice. On the palate, it exhibits a medium-to-full body defined by a rich core of ripe red and black fruit, perfectly balanced by lively natural acidity and ultra-fine, silky tannins that carry through to an extraordinarily long, classy finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with grilled ribeye steak, roasted venison, braised beef short ribs, wild boar ragù, and aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano.

97 Points - James Suckling

96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The Mazzei 2022 Siepi marks this wine's 30th anniversary. I have a special connection to this wine, as I was present when some of the final blending options (with fruit from various parcels within the greater Siepi vineyard) were being decided. My personal preference was for the interpretation that showed the brightest fruit and the most energy. Those qualities are transferred over to this bottle, and I do agree that this celebratory vintage offers an excellent opportunity to tweak the winemaking of this historic blend of Sangiovese and Merlot. This warm vintage offers plenty of primary fruit with bold cherry as the protagonist. Softer tones of blue flower and grilled rosemary appear at the back. However, the oak spice and cinnamon need time to integrate. The results put the 2022 vintage on par with classic years such as 2021 and 2019.

93 Points - Wine Spectator

Macerated cherry, blackberry and black currant fruit is shaded by mint, iron and spicy oak in this dense, linear red. Quickly takes on the character of its chewy tannins, yet the ripe fruit lingers. Though balanced and long, this needs time for its elements to come together. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best from 2028 through 2042.