2003 | Castello di Fonterutoli | Siepi Rosso di Toscana For Cheap

2003 | Castello di Fonterutoli | Siepi Rosso di Toscana

Red Wine: 2003 | Castello di Fonterutoli | Siepi Rosso di Toscana

`Siepi` is an equal blend of Sangiovese and Merlot and was first produced in the 1992 vintage. The wine spends 15-16 months in small French oak barrels, 70% new. Highly concentrated, with sweet dense tannins.

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Producer: Castello di Fonterutoli

Vintage: 2003

Size: 750ml

ABV: 14%

Varietal: Merlot, Sangiovese

Country/Region: Italy, Tuscany

Detailed Description

Fonterutoli, owned by the Mazzei family since 1435, is located only 5km south of Castellina, in the heart of the Chianti Classico. `Siepi` is an equal blend of Sangiovese and Merlot and was first produced in the 1992 vintage. The wine spends 15-16 months in small French oak barrels, 70% new. Highly concentrated, with sweet dense tannins.

Producer Information

The vineyards are predominantly stony soils that have given the wine of Castello di Fonterutoli the nickname “wine of the stones”. The town of Castellina played an important role in the creation of the Chianti region. The estate is spread across 650 hectares, 117 of which are located in excellent locations including Fonterutoli, Siepi, Badiola, Belvedere, and Caggio. The hills reach an altitude between 230-500 meters above sea level. The winery has a very traditional approach to vine cultivation and aging. They strive for persistent development and consistency that has made the wines the benchmark for top-class Chianti Classico. The winery has the capacity to produce 700,000 bottles annually.