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Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classicotext
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Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2000

Tuscany, ItalyPlum jam, prune, gamey, tarry, vanilla, chocolate, saddle leather aromas with some spicy, pepper, cherry streaks throughout. Ripe, rich, round and dry with good smooth tannins. Well balanced with chocolate, tobacco, smoky vanilla, gamey, rootsy black cherry flavours. A fine wine that should improve for 3-5 years more. Has finesse and fruit.Tasted: 12 January 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$69.95750mlSpecialty
AB$69.00750mlFine Wine Boutiques
Producer: Marchesi Mazzei S.P.A. AgricolaDistributors: Roy + Co Selections
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 512483UPC: 8016118111004