2017 Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi IGT

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 96 JS 95 WS 92 WA 91
DC 96

Decanter, September 2022

2017 was infamous in much of Italy for its hot and dry conditions, and the vines here did not miss out. 'It was hotter in 2022,' says Giovanni Mazzei, 'but there was less hydric stress'. The balsamic stamp of so many...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, July 2020

The polish and finesse to this gorgeous, rich wine is really impressive with a full-bodied, dense and layered palate and a soft, caressingly textured finish. The chocolate, berry and hazelnut character is all integrated...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, October 2020

Black cherry, plum and tobacco flavors mark this rich, fleshy red, which is fruity up front, turning firmer and drier on the finish, where cherry, almond and tobacco notes echo. Fine overall balance and length, with a...
WA 91

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2022

The Mazzei 2017 Siepi is a bit big-boned and chunky, especially when tasted right after the fabulous 2016 vintage. This hot-vintage wine produces heavier aromas of tarry spice and tarmac. The fruit comes off as ripe but...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Vintage 2017
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2017 Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi IGT is a proprietary blend red wine from Tuscany, Italy, crafted by Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli. This vintage, with an alcohol content of 14%, features a complex array of flavors and aromas, appealing to those who appreciate a rich and layered wine.

James Suckling awarded this wine a high score of 95, describing it as having "polish and finesse," with a "full-bodied, dense and layered palate." He also noted its "chocolate, berry and hazelnut character," highlighting its integrated and textured finish. Suckling advises allowing the wine time to develop further refinement, suggesting it be tried after 2023.

Monica Larner of Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the 2017 Siepi a score of 91. She described it as "big-boned and chunky," with aromas of "tarry spice and tarmac." While noting the fruit is ripe, she pointed out the presence of blackberry and cherry preserves. Larner also remarked on a "pretty mineral note," a result of the wine’s time integrating in cement vats following 18 months in French barrique and large oak casks. However, she observed that this vintage matured quickly compared to its predecessor, the 2016 vintage, prompting a shorter suggested drinking window.

Wine Spectator's review, scored at 92, described the wine as having "black cherry, plum and tobacco flavors," characterizing it as "rich" and "fleshy." The review noted the wine's fruity upfront nature transitioning to a firmer finish where "cherry, almond and tobacco notes echo." It praised the wine for its "fine overall balance and length," recommending it be enjoyed through 2024.

Overall, the 2017 Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi IGT is a robust and sophisticated wine, with impressive reviews highlighting its rich flavor profile and potential for further aging.