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Export Manager - Lapo Mazzei, Retail & Direct Business Manager - All Family Members in the Board of Directors * the Estates A Tuscan Wine Dinasty Ser Lapo: The first to give the name Chianti” to the wine of the region “On this day, December 16th 1398, 3 florins, 21 soldi and 8 dinars shall be given by Piero di Tino Riccio for 6 barrels of Chianti wine. The aformentioned we pay by written letter of Ser Lapo Mazzei”. “Don't worry about the cost of the wine; its goodness will make up for its high price.”29 April 1394 “I tell you only that I have poured off more than 125 barrells of wine; that there are 18 of the best in the world.”14 November 1397 “I think that if you could find a wine that went well with your nature you would need no other doctor to restore your strength.” 1404 Philip Mazzei: a “Patriot” A passionate grape grower, liberal thinker, and “citizen of the world” Philip Mazzei planted vines in Virginia for Thomas Jefferson in 18th century. His ideas that “All men are created equal” hit Jefferson and became the cornerstone for the U.S.A. Declaration of Independence. He is therefore considered an American Patriot. “The great doctrine ‘All men are created equal’, incorporated into the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson, was paraphrased from the writing of Philip Mazzei, an Italian-born patriot, and close friend of Jefferson’s” endorsed by J.F.K in his “A Nation of Immigrants”. 25 Generations of winemaking Wine makers and vine growers since the 14th Century The Company is 100% family owned and run: - Filippo Mazzei, President - Francesco Mazzei, CEO - Giovanni Mazzei, Export Manager - Lapo Mazzei, Retail & Direct Business Manager - All family members in the Board of Directors * The Estates * Distributed, not owned by Marchesi Mazzei The Distribution Available in over 70 Countries 5 Continents One of the most prestigious Italian’s wine brands, the most awarded of all Tuscany Awarded 34 times with “3 Bicchieri” Rated 96 times between 90 and 95 points Rated 94 times between 90 and 96 points Rated 122 times between 90 and 98 points Castello di Fonterutoli Owned by the Mazzei family since 1435 Located in the Castellina in Chianti district, the heart of Chianti Classico. “The Number 1 of Chianti Classico” Complexity Through Diversity • 650 hectares of property • 36 different biotypes • 112 different parcels of Sangiovese • 11o hectares of vineyards • Other Grapes: • 7 different terroirs Colorino, Malvasia • Altitude: from 220 mt a.s.l. to 570 mt a.s.l. Nera, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Emphasizing the Diversity “Zonazione” through a separate identification and management of every micro-zone / cru Massal and clonal research Environmental Sustainability “The idea that goods and services should be produced in ways that do not use resources that cannot be replaced and that do not damage the environment. The maintenance of the factors and practices that contribute to the quality of environment on a long- term basis.” Quality of Environment − No use of herbicides − Use of “Sovesci” (green manure - specific herbs planted in the vineyards to increase the organic substances and ameliorate the soil texture) − Integrated phytosanitary management (monitoring, separate management of each plot, mate disruption and use of organic products to fight the “Tignola” flies) − Organic fertilization of the soils through the re-use of biological waste to compost (branches, stems, exhaust grapes, pulp of the olives, etc.) − 20% less use of copper that stated in Bio standards’ rules by practicing smart and innovative technologies in agriculture. Careful use of the resources Reduction of the Carbon Footprint and preservation of the surrounding landscape: − Vineyards organized into ledge-shaped terraces (reduction of erosion and preservation of landscape heritage) − Soils with a higher concentration of water and organic substances due to water regulation and arrangement of land − No use of a climate control system in the cellar − Recycle of the water gushing from the springs through the rock walls of the cellar. A positive Balance Thanks to the ecosystems currently in the company, that is to say woods, vineyards, plantations, olive groves, and forage crops, Fonterutoli absorbs a value of CO2, 5 times greater than the emission. An Heroic Viticulture Fonterutoli 1970’s Today Density Up to 3.000 vines/ha Up to 7.400 vines/ha Yield per vine 2 – 2,2 kg 0,8 – 1kg Harvest manual manual A Cellar in the forefront Dug in the rocks (2003-2007 period of building), the new Fonterutoli facility has been designed by the successful architect and family member Agnese Mazzei. 100% gravity fed Cellar 9.500 sq. mt on three levels, 65% underground (low environmental impact) The Temple of Sangiovese Temperature and humidity are controlled by natural sources of water dripping on the rock ensuring the ideal conditions for aging. The Production Process Gravity during the production process, in order to preserve grapes quality and character 74 stainless steel micro-fermenters 112 separate vinifications to outline and emphasize the potential of each estate parcel Only punching-down (Pigeage) instead of pumping over during vinification Barrel room (3.000 units) with natural conditioning through 5 ground water springs. I Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 3 Cru 3 Comuni 3 Gran Selezione 2019 Gran Selezione since 1995 Castello Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Castellina in Chianti It’s the wine that represents the essence itself of Castello di Fonterutoli estate. It was a forerunner, in 1995, of Gran Selezione category; it’s a Cru of Sangiovese coming from 11 parcels surrounding the Fonterutoli hamlet, in the Castellina in Chianti municipality. Blend: 100% Sangiovese: 6 clones + 8 estate massal selections Ageing: 18 months Finissage: 4 months in concrete tanks 95 pts - Wine Spectator 96 pts - James Suckling Vintage 2013 - Platinum Medal Decanter - Best in its Category!!! Vintage 2016 - Platinum Medal, 97 pts Decanter “It’s a shapely, sophisticated Tuscan red with sweet baking spice on the close. The tannins are smooth, velvety and framed by an elegant mineral sensation.” - Robert Parker A Gran Selezione made of 36 biotypes of Sangiovese Vicoregio 36 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Castelnuovo Berardenga The quintessence of our research on Sangiovese at Castello di Fonterutoli resides in an experimental vineyard, planted in ideal pedoclimatic conditions for Sangiovese: 36 different biotypes of Sangiovese, including 18 massal selections coming from our old vineyards. A cutting edge agronomical project creates a pure-bred Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. Blend: 100% Sangiovese from 36 biotypes Ageing: 18 months Finissage: 4 months in concrete tanks 95 pts (James Suckling) 95 pts (Robert Parker) In 5 vintages (Mix36 Fonterutoli): 5 times 93 - 94 pts (Robert Parker) 5 times 93 - 94 pts (James Suckling) High altitude Gran Selezione Badiòla Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Radda in Chianti This Chianti Classico Gran Selezione comes from the vineyards overlooked by the small Romanic parish known as “Badiòla”, in the Radda in Chianti municipality. The vineyards are among the highest in altitude in Chianti Classico and benefit of an especially fresh climate. Blend: 100% Sangiovese: 3 clones + 3 estate massal selections Ageing: 16 months Finissage: 5 months in concrete tanks 96 pts (James Suckling) 94 pts (Robert Parker) 100 2011 The Selezione Fonterutoli Chianti Classico DOCG Considered the “Best selling”, this wine comes from the best 120 different parcels of the estate. The younger brother of “Castello Fonterutoli”. Blend: Sangiovese 90%, Colorino 5% and Malvasia Nera 5% Aging: 12 months, barrique and tonneau (40% new) 92 pts - Smart Buys Top 100 2011 - Wine Spectator 92 pts - Antonio Galloni 93 pts - Wine Spectator “One of the best of Chianti Classico” Decanter The Ancestor Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG This Classic Riserva is dedicated to the Mazzei’s notable ancestor, Ser Lapo, known as the “father” of the Chianti wine appellation which he coined on December 16th 1398. Selected from mainly medium to high density vineyards at Castello Fonterutoli estate, and from grapes with structures tannins that require a longer ageing period. Ideal for a sophisticated Riserva. Blend: 90% Sangiovese + 10% complementary varietals Aging: 12 months, barrique and tonneau (50% new) 10 times 90 - 95 pts , #1 Chianti - James Suckling 92 pts - Robert Parker 94 pts - Wine Spectator, Smart Buys 2016 Vintage Platinum Medal , 97 pts Decanter “Gorgeous wine. Best Chianti Classico ever from here” James Suckling The Legend Concerto Toscana IGT One of the first “Super Tuscans” ever made The Concerto was born in 1981 in the wake of a viticulture aware of untapped potential, which was experiencing new forms of vine training and new blends also including non-indigenous grape varieties. It is one of the forerunners of the phenomenon of the so-called "Super Tuscans" and also one of the major players. Blend: 80% Sangiovese + 20% Cabernet Sauvignon Aging : 18 months, barrique (70% new) 93 pts - Wine Spectator 96 pts - James Suckling “…the results are beautiful and shapely with dark layers of blackberry, spice, tobacco and dried cherry…” - Monica Larner A passionate grape grower and liberal thinker, Philip Mazzei (1730-1816) best represents the innovative, visionary and entreprenuerial spirit that has characterized the Mazzei family throughout its history. Citizen of the world, born and raised up in the Grand Dutchy of Tuscany, Philip moved to Virginia in 1773 where he strengthned his friendship with Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. As a fine intellectual, he shared
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