The 2009 Mazzei Fonterutoli Chianti Classico exhibits a very pretty deep ruby color with notes of ripe dark cherry, sweet plums, smoke, spice and some hints of tar and floral. This has a beautiful silkiness with underlying minerality on the palate, very nice structure and a long finish too. Composed of 90% Sangiovese along with 10% Malvasia Nera, Colorino and Merlot. Give this about an hour of air-time to allow everything to fall into place. (Drink 2013-2017) - February, 2012 (JD)
91 Points
