Winery
Castello di Fonterutoli
Region
Tuscany, Italy
Varietal
50% Merlot, 50% Sangiovese
Alcohol%
14.5
Tasting Note
Colour: Deep ruby red color with purple highlights.
Aroma: On the nose, intense aromas of ripe blackberries and dark cherries, accented by notes of mint and wild herbs.
Palate: Highly concentrated palate, with sweet, dense tannins and a plush, velvety texture; dark berry fruit flavors mingle with notes of toast and spice.
Food Pairing
Flavorful, textured dishes, dark sauces, game, blue cheeses
Award
98 POINTS: James Suckling
95 POINTS: Wine Spectator
95 POINTS: I Vini di Veronelli
93 POINTS: RobertParker.com
5/5 Bunches, Bibenda
3/3 Glasses, Gambero Rosso
Sparkling, intense ruby violet. In the nose with notes of ripe elderberries and plums, underlaid with fine sandalwood. Juicy and full-bodied in the base and course, shows an enormously opulent and crunchy berry fruit, grippy, fine-meshed tannin, very long aftertaste, in the finale decent of tobacco, straightforward and clear. Dream vintage! SUPERIORE.DE
"Sparkling, rich ruby with a violet core. Compact nose with rich notes of ripe blackberries and blueberries, plus plenty of cinnamon and cloves, almost Christmassy. Juicy, much clear, ripe berry fruit, well-integrated tannin with beautiful drive, in the aftertaste still subtle wood notes noticeable." FALSTAFF
"The 2016 Siepi, the estate's Sangiovese/Merlot blend, is a big, rich wine. In 2016, the Merlot is especially prominent. Black cherry jam, torrefaction, spice, leather, menthol, and new French oak are all pushed forward. Time in the glass brings out a good bit of aromatic freshness to balance things out. Readers should expect a potent, seriously concentrated wine. VINOUS"
"A blend of Merlot and Sangiovese in equal parts, the 2016 Siepi is a luscious and soft wine that oozes forth with dark berry intensity. The fruit is compact and dense. This wine performs beautifully in terms of aromas, but the mouthfeel is especially fine-tuned and elegant in this classic vintage. Dark fruit is followed by spice, tar, rosebud, and sharp mineral nuances that recall the gravel and limestone-rich soils of Chianti Classico. This is perhaps the best vintage of Siepi I have tasted thus far." ROBERT PARKER
"What a beautiful nose of elderberries, freshly picked blackcurrants, citrus, herbs, licorice, and crushed stones, amidst a backdrop of coffee beans, cedar, and vanilla. Full-bodied and very subtle and refined with tightly wound tannins and an impressive balance of fruit and acidity. Long, grainy, and elegant on the finish. A masterpiece." JAMES SUCKLING
Winery
Winery
Castello di Fonterutoli
Region
Region
Tuscany, Italy
Varietal
Varietal
50% Merlot, 50% Sangiovese
Alcohol%
Alcohol%
14.5
Tasting Note
Tasting Note
Colour: Deep ruby red color with purple highlights.
Aroma: On the nose, intense aromas of ripe blackberries and dark cherries, accented by notes of mint and wild herbs.
Palate: Highly concentrated palate, with sweet, dense tannins and a plush, velvety texture; dark berry fruit flavors mingle with notes of toast and spice.
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Flavorful, textured dishes, dark sauces, game, blue cheeses
Award
Award
98 POINTS: James Suckling
95 POINTS: Wine Spectator
95 POINTS: I Vini di Veronelli
93 POINTS: RobertParker.com
5/5 Bunches, Bibenda
3/3 Glasses, Gambero Rosso
Sparkling, intense ruby violet. In the nose with notes of ripe elderberries and plums, underlaid with fine sandalwood. Juicy and full-bodied in the base and course, shows an enormously opulent and crunchy berry fruit, grippy, fine-meshed tannin, very long aftertaste, in the finale decent of tobacco, straightforward and clear. Dream vintage! SUPERIORE.DE
"Sparkling, rich ruby with a violet core. Compact nose with rich notes of ripe blackberries and blueberries, plus plenty of cinnamon and cloves, almost Christmassy. Juicy, much clear, ripe berry fruit, well-integrated tannin with beautiful drive, in the aftertaste still subtle wood notes noticeable." FALSTAFF
"The 2016 Siepi, the estate's Sangiovese/Merlot blend, is a big, rich wine. In 2016, the Merlot is especially prominent. Black cherry jam, torrefaction, spice, leather, menthol, and new French oak are all pushed forward. Time in the glass brings out a good bit of aromatic freshness to balance things out. Readers should expect a potent, seriously concentrated wine. VINOUS"
"A blend of Merlot and Sangiovese in equal parts, the 2016 Siepi is a luscious and soft wine that oozes forth with dark berry intensity. The fruit is compact and dense. This wine performs beautifully in terms of aromas, but the mouthfeel is especially fine-tuned and elegant in this classic vintage. Dark fruit is followed by spice, tar, rosebud, and sharp mineral nuances that recall the gravel and limestone-rich soils of Chianti Classico. This is perhaps the best vintage of Siepi I have tasted thus far." ROBERT PARKER
"What a beautiful nose of elderberries, freshly picked blackcurrants, citrus, herbs, licorice, and crushed stones, amidst a backdrop of coffee beans, cedar, and vanilla. Full-bodied and very subtle and refined with tightly wound tannins and an impressive balance of fruit and acidity. Long, grainy, and elegant on the finish. A masterpiece." JAMES SUCKLING