Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Tomato Leaf

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Gamey

Notes of: Sour Cherry

Notes of: Plum

Fonterutoli

Fonterutoli Mix

Italy, Tuscany

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.2

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

The Mazzei family is conducting a fascinating experiment in their vineyard. They're exploring the diverse Sangiovese clones, including 18 unique varieties from their old vineyards, totaling 36 different clones. What's truly intriguing is that they've crafted a wine called Mix 36 from the collective grapes of all these clones. This wine is both a single-vineyard expression, a blend, and a varietal wine simultaneously. Mix 36 is undeniably a genuine Chianti, characterized by its enticing aromas of cherries, blueberries, spiced nuances, and lush tobacco notes. On the palate, it presents a slender yet enduring profile, marked by its graceful and persistent presence. It's a harmonious wine, far from experimental in nature.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Fonterutoli Mix 36 is a classic Tuscan blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo, aged for 12 months in French and Slavonian oak.The nose is intense and complex, with aromas of ripe cherry, cedar, and smoky tobacco. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and balanced, with flavors of dark berries, clove, and leather. The finish is long and persistent, with lingering notes of spice and earth.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2055

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Sangiovese

ORIGINS

Winery: Fonterutoli

Region: Tuscany

Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions. Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

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