2020 Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Concerto Di Fonterutoli

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 96 DC 95 JA 95 VN 95 WE 95 WA 94 WS 93
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, July 2022

An extremely aromatic red with currants, flowers and spices, following through to a full-bodied yet so crunchy and juicy palate with crushed blackberries and raspberries. Citrusy acidity. Bright and agile. Drink or hold.
DC 95

Decanter, August 2022

This Toscana IGT from Chianti Classico stalwart Fonterutoli is a blend of 80% tonneaux-aged Sangiovese and 20% barrique-aged Cabernet Sauvignon, both matured for 18 months. Tobacco and cedar-laced black fruit aromas lead...
JA 95

janeanson.com, May 2023

Vibrant aromatics, fragrant baked spice, rich raspberry fruits, crushed roses, mandarin peel, smoked earth, brushed leather, this has this beautiful concentration to it, but also precision, character, sappy texure, the...
VN 95

Vinous, July 2022

The 2020 Concerto di Fonterutoli is bright and punchy, with terrific freshness and tons of nuance. Plum, pomegranate, spice, new leather and blood orange are front and center. The 2020 is a gorgeous wine that captures the...
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, December 2023

The nose balances the peppery, sanguine smokiness of grilled meat with a succulent swirl of black cherries and chocolate. On the palate, that balance continues, and is spotlighted by a strong undertow of spice and salt...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, November 2024

The Mazzei 2020 Concerto di Fonterutoli comes from a vintage that saw good rainfall and a long hot summer that ensured easy fruit ripening thanks to ample water reserves. Additional rainfall occurred in June and September...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, August 2023

This rich yet taut red is marked by a beam of black cherry and black currant fruit, with oak spice, earth and wild Mediterranean herb accents. Compact, dusty finish. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2025...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Sub-region Chianti
Appellation Classico
Sub-appellation Castellina in Chianti
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Concerto is a proprietary blend red wine from the Chianti Classico region in Tuscany, Italy. Comprising 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine stands out for its aromatic complexity and balanced structure, delivering a robust yet nuanced drinking experience.

James Suckling awarded this wine a high score of 96, describing it as "extremely aromatic" with notes of currants, flowers, and spices. He highlighted its "full-bodied yet so crunchy and juicy palate" with flavors of crushed blackberries and raspberries, complemented by "citrusy acidity" and a "bright and agile" finish. Suckling recommends drinking it now or holding it for further aging.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the wine a score of 94, emphasizing its focused and tight profile, which includes wild berry, blackcurrant, grilled herb, spice, and dark mineral tones. The review notes that the wine's vineyard site, located at 350 meters in elevation and surrounded by thick forests, plays a crucial role in maintaining its character amid climate change. The reviewer praised the wine's "sweet fruit" and "nicely integrated, dry tannins."

Vinous, with a score of 95, described the wine as "bright and punchy, with terrific freshness and tons of nuance." Antonio Galloni highlighted its notes of plum, pomegranate, spice, new leather, and blood orange, stating that it "captures the essence of the house style beautifully" and praised its purity of fruit.

Decanter also rated the wine 95, noting its blend of tonneaux-aged Sangiovese and barrique-aged Cabernet Sauvignon, both matured for 18 months. The review mentioned "tobacco and cedar-laced black fruit aromas" leading to a "bright and concentrated palate full of focused red and black fruits," with a "finish of herbal bitters and pomegranate."

Jane Anson matched the 95-score, describing the wine as having "vibrant aromatics, fragrant baked spice, rich raspberry fruits, crushed roses, mandarin peel, smoked earth, brushed leather," and praised its "beautiful concentration" and "precision, character, sappy texture."

Wine Spectator rated it 93, noting its rich yet taut profile marked by "black cherry and black currant fruit, with oak spice, earth, and wild Mediterranean herb accents." The wine is recommended to be best enjoyed between 2025 and 2038.

In summary, the 2020 Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Concerto is a well-received wine with high praise for its aromatic complexity, balance, and potential for aging.