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Siepi Toscana Rosso IGT Castello di Fonterutoli 2023 - Mazzei

Name: Siepi Toscana Rosso IGT Castello di Fonterutoli 2023 - Mazzei
Brand: Mazzei
SKU: dgt23391
Price: 116.00 EUR
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Red Toscana Vintage 2023 Size 0,75 lt Alcohol 14.5%

Award-winning Wood-aged fruity aroma full body Fine Wine

96Decanter97James Suckling

€116.00

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The wine

Description and technical sheet

Siepi is among the defining wines of Castello di Fonterutoli, the Mazzei family's historic estate. The family has owned the Siepi property since 1435, but the wine's modern identity grew from the decision in the early 1980s to plant Merlot alongside Tuscany's emblematic Sangiovese. An exact 50:50 blend of Sangiovese and Merlot combines structural depth with precision and elegance. The first vintage of Siepi was 1992, and the wine has become a benchmark for ambitious Toscana IGT reds.

A single vineyard in Castellina in Chianti

The grapes come from the Siepi vineyard near Castellina in Chianti, in Siena province. The site lies at approximately 260 metres above sea level on a south to south-west-facing slope, with soils consisting mainly of Alberese limestone. For the 2023 vintage the vines were 25–38 years old, planted at a density of about 4,500–6,500 vines per hectare and trained using spur cordon and Guyot systems. This particular site gives the two varieties a shared Tuscan expression rather than simply an international-blend character.

Growing season and harvest in 2023

The vintage began with a mild, relatively dry winter. A rainy spring was followed by warmer, drier summer weather. Careful vineyard management helped achieve high-quality fruit despite the challenging conditions earlier in the season. The grapes were hand harvested separately, starting on 13 September for Merlot and 2 October for Sangiovese, allowing each variety to reach its own stage of ripeness.

Winemaking and maturation

Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel vats at 26–28°C, with 14 days of maceration for Merlot and 18 days for Sangiovese. The wine then spends 18 months in French oak, 70% of it new. Merlot matures in barriques, while Sangiovese is aged in larger tonneaux. A further three months in concrete tanks completes the maturation. The 2023 was bottled in June 2025 and released from September 2025, with production of approximately 35,000 bottles.

Tasting profile and critical acclaim

The wine is characterised by plum, dark berries and elderberry notes, supported by nuances of sandalwood and tobacco. It is full and finely structured, with a clearly defined, persistent finish. The 2023 vintage earned 97/100 from James Suckling and 96/100 from Decanter, adding to Siepi's standing among Tuscany's notable premium wines.

Serving, food pairing and cellaring

Pair with roast or braised meats, game, dishes with rich sauces and blue cheeses. A serving temperature of 16–18°C highlights its complexity. The producer indicates ageing potential beyond 20 years under proper cellar conditions. Siepi 2023 is suited both to a special occasion and to a carefully curated wine cellar, where its balanced blend and layered maturation can continue to develop.