A Tuscan Wine Dynasty A Family Dynasty
The Marchesi Mazzei Company is 100% family owned and managed: Lapo Mazzei- Chairman, sons Filippo and Francesco- CEOs, are all on the Board of Directors.
One of Italy’s 10 oldest running companies of any kind, they have been producing wine since the 1400s.
One of seven wineries involved in “Chianti Classico 2000” – relating to clonal selections in Tuscany by the Italian Government A Family Dynasty
December 16,1398 - first known document with reference to the “Wine of Chianti” was written by Ser Lapo Mazzei.
“On this day, December 16th1398, 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” Continuing the Tradition
Almost 600 Years of History yet Forward Thinking A Rich Ancestry: Philip Mazzei - An American Patriot
Philip Mazzei (1730-1816) was a close friend of Thomas Jeffersonand planted the first Monticello (Virginia) vineyards
Philip’s. writings were cornerstone for the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
He was honored with a US airmail stamp postage stamp issued in 1980
This cornerstone phrase was credited to Phillip Mazzei as noted by the Joint Resolution 175 of the 103rd congress and also noted in John F. Kennedy’s “A Nation of Immigrants”: The great doctrine ‘All men are created equal’ incorporated into the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson, was paraphrased from the writings of Philip Mazzei, an Italian-born patriot and pamphleteer who was a close friend of Jefferson.” Three Magnificent Properties
From Sicily
. THE FIRST “CHATEAU” IN . FROM SOUTHERN TUSCANY’S .IN NOTO, SICILY - THE CHIANTI CLASSICO: FAMOUS MAREMMA REGION: BIRTHPLACE OF NERO D’AVOLA: UNCOMPROMISING INNOVATION WORLD CLASS TRENDSETTING Rich Portfolio of Wines The Fonterutoli hamlet in the heart of the Chianti Classico region The property(1600 acres) , located between Florence and Siena, dates back to Roman times and was called ‘Fons Rutolae’ or ‘Fons Rutilant’ (clear spring) by the Etruscans. It was a place to rest and replenish along the way from Siena to Florence.
Castello di Fonterutoli
Owned by the Mazzei family since 1435
Castello di Fonterutoli
In the heart of CHIANTI CLASSICO 3 miles (5 Km) from Castellina in Chianti
A substantial estate: 1,600+ Acres (650 Ha) of which 289 acres (117 Ha) are vineyards
A magnificent winery with the most advanced technology available ($20 million Investment)
Headquarters of Marchesi Mazzei
World famous consulting oenologist, Carlo Ferrini leads the winemaking team
Amazing complexity in wines produced achieved through DIVERSITY: 5 main vineyard sites in different “terroirs” with 120 different parcels. Altitudes are from 200 to over 500 meters.
Castello di Fonterutoli: The Winery
$20M invested. Built from 2003-2007. Designed by architect Agnese Mazzei 150 foot deep cellars carved out of limestone! (Three levels deep) 74 Stainless Steel 100HL fermenters to harness potential of each estate single parcel
102,000 sq.ft. on three levels, 65% underground (Low environmental impact) Tradition Meets Technology
All hand sorting Tradition Meets Technology
Floor Ducts for Gravity Flow to Fermentation Room
Gravity flow into Stainless Steel tanks below
Gravity fed (no pumping) during the whole production process, in order to preserve grape quality and character.
Tradition Meets Technology
Only punching-down (Pigeage) instead of pumping over during vinification Mechanically controlled punch downs for maximum extraction of color, tannin and phenolics Tradition Meets Technology
74 Micro fermentation tanks in an ultra high tech facility Separate vinifications to outline and emphasize the potential of each estate parcel (120 average different vinifications every year) Mechanically controlled punch downs for maximum extraction of color, tannin and phenolics Tradition Meets Technology
3000 barrels
Natural cooling from 5 underground water springs
One of the most successful wine consultants in Italy and regarded as the foremost expert in Wine Tuscan winemaking Spectator He has been the winemaker or consulting article enologist for over 70 Tre Bicchieri winners Oct 31, 2009
His client roster looks like a who’s who of the Italian wine world with some 40 estates: Including Castello di Brolio, Principe Corsini and Brancaia in Maremma
Castello di Fonterutoli is Carlo Ferrini’s home Wine “Carlo was born with us and has grown Enthusiast with us.” – Francesco Mazzei Winemaker Mr. Ferrini sits on the board of the Mazzei of the Year family wineries – the only such position he 2007
maintains among ANY of his consulting clients Available on PBI website
Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi
The “Cru” of the estate - Single vineyard (two parcels), concentrated and complex icon wine of the Mazzei estates.
Sangiovese 50% and Merlot 50%
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Aged 18 months in French oak barrels (70% new)
2000 cs production on average
SRP: $121.99 “This wine could easily compete with a first-growth Bordeaux.” (Robert Parker) “A monumental wine…” (Gambero Rosso)
2008 Siepi
92 Points 94 Points 95 Points
October 31, 2010 October 31, 2010 December 15, 2010 “The 2007 Siepi is a “Soft and attractive, “Siepi is a gorgeous Sangiovese / Merlot blend with notes of dried super Tuscan blend that spent roughly 18 blueberry and toasty of Sangiovese and months in French oak prior oak. Very floral. Full to being bottled. Dark, ripe Merlot that exhibits fruit chocolate new leather and velvety-textured, richness, intensity and scorched earth come with a delicious and purity. This is a together beautifully in this finish. An excellent luscious and opulent dark, weighty Siepi. Once red. Sangiovese and expression with again, I am struck by the Merlot.” deep aromas of purity and definition of fruit, cherry, blackberry, a hallmark of the 2007s. The density and richness chocolate, espresso follows through with bean and spice. The authority to the engaging, finish is super long finished finish. This is one and delicious.” of the finest Siepis I have ever tasted.” 2007 Siepi
92 Points 94 Points 95 Points
October 31, 2010 October 31, 2010 December 15, 2010 “The 2007 Siepi is a “Soft and attractive, with “Siepi is a gorgeous super Sangiovese / Merlot blend notes of dried blueberry and Tuscan blend of Sangiovese that spent roughly 18 toasty oak. Very floral. Full and Merlot that exhibits months in French oak prior and velvety-textured, with a richness, intensity and to being bottled. Dark, ripe delicious finish. An excellent purity. This is a luscious and fruit chocolate new leather red. Sangiovese and Merlot.” opulent expression with and scorched earth come deep aromas of cherry, together beautifully in this blackberry, chocolate, dark, weighty Siepi. Once espresso bean and spice. again, I am struck by the The finish is super long and purity and definition of fruit, delicious.” a hallmark of the 2007s. The density and richness follows through with authority to the engaging, finished finish. This is one of the finest Siepis I have ever tasted.” Castello di Fonterutoli
Castello di Fonterutoli 2007
92 Points 91 Points
April 2011 July/August 2010
“Bright deep red. Very “A wonder oak aged pretty nose…aromas of red Sangiovese from an cherry, redcurrant, smoke exceptional vintage, and cedar are captivating, this lush Chianti Very clean, smooth and Classico offers top fresh on entry, with real notch intensity and depth to the red cherry, complexity There’s plum, tobacco and purity too especially in underbrush flavors. the wines’ aromas of Finishes with a creamy cherry, chocolate and texture and lingering notes vanilla spice.” of smoky vanilla and plum.” Castello di Fonterutoli 2006
92 Points 91 Points 90 Points
April 2011 October 31, 2009 August 2009 “Castello di Fonterutoli “Powerful aromas of “The 2006 Castello di consistently offers one of the blueberry pie and black Fonterutoli is Sangiovese with best Chianti Classicos you licorice follow through to a full Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in can buy. What distinguishes body, with chewy tannins and French oak. It is a dark, this estate’s style is the soft lots of fruit. Long and structured wine packed with richness and the smooth structured.” considerable heft in its dark cherry and chocolate finish.” fruit, herbs, scorched earth, minerals and sweet spices.”
‘World Class’
May 29, 2010 “Chianti Without the Candle Wax” “A beautiful synthesis of modern technique and Chianti terroir …This is a sleek modern wine from the Mazzei family, who have been making wine in Tuscany since the 1400s and are more recently aided by renowned consultant Carlo Ferrini. The result is a pure, ripe style of Sangiovese, pleasurable to drink now but also suited to short-term aging.” Fonterutoli Chianti Classico
FONTERUTOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO 2010
October 31, 2012
“There's a sweetness to this red, with flavors of black cherry, cedar and incense joined by a hint of chocolate. Supple, with underlying tannins and a long finish. A modern style. Best from 2013 through 2020.”
FONTERUTOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO 2009
#49 Out of 100
November 2011
“A polished, international style, with toast and spice notes adding smoothness and depth to the black cherry and raspberry fruit. Rich and harmonious, with an impression of spice and mineral on the long aftertaste.”
Mazzei Philip
To honor the Mazzei family’s history as a producer of fine wines, and to strengthen the Mazzei family’s connection to the USA, a great wine has been produced that embodies Philip Mazzei’s revolutionary spirit.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Origin: It brings together the fragrance and elegance of wines produced in the traditional area of Chianti Classico, with the opulence and power of wines from the more recently discovered Maremma region.
24 Months in French & American Oak barrels (30% new)
Part of the proceeds will benefit the Thomas Jefferson Foundation
First vintage: 2008
SRP: $49.99
Mazzei – Philip 2008
91 Points 94 Points “100% Cabernet “Beautiful aromas of Sauvignon from both the blackberries and wet earth Fonterutoli estate in follow through to a full body Castellina in Chianti and with velvety tannins and a long the Belguardo estate in finish. Velvety and slightly Maremma. Philip is a bold austere tannins…in homage to and brawny wine with Philip Mazzei, who helped the New World tasting points: late US president Thomas Exotic spice and ripe fruit Jefferson to establish his are principal players.” vineyard in the state of Virginia.” August 2013 September 4, 2013 Mazzei Ser Lapo Chianti Classico
With this outstanding Chianti Classico, the Mazzei family celebrates their notable ancestor Ser Lapo, author of the first official document mentioning “Chianti wine” (December 16th, 1398).
90% Sangiovese; 10% Merlot
Appellation: Chianti Classico Riserva
12 Months French Oak (50% new)
Chianti, Tuscany, Italy Caggio vineyard, Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany. The Caggio vineyard is planted with vines ranging from 10-22 years of age at an altitude of 1,000 feet, with southeastern and southwestern exposure and a vine density of 4,500 to 7,500 plants per hectare. The soil is typical of the area, with a medium limestone base and little water retention capacity.
SRP: $34.99
Mazzei Mix 36
This is a mix of 36 distinct Sangiovese biotypes from Mazzei vineyards. This wine exemplifies the complexity of the Sangiovese grape combined with the ingenuity of Mazzei’s clonal research.
100% Sangiovese
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Area: Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany. Rocky and rich limestone soils located at 1,050 feet above sea level in Alberese and Limestone soils. Yield 1.98 lb per vine.
18 months in French Oak Barrels of 500 liters
SRP: $85
2008 Mazzei Mix 36 Receives Tre Bicchieri Rating for 2013 In it’s first vintage!
“Mix 36 is the Mazzei family’s newest wine with it’s inaugural vintage in 2008. It is a blend of 36 distinct Sangiovese biotypes. A blend of massal and clonal selections developed over decades. A blend, a cru and a monovarietal now all as one.” Mazzei Badiola
Named after the Church on top of the hill surrounded by vines. (Church dates back to 998 AD). This “Baby Super Tuscan” with exceptional ratio of quality/price.
Sangiovese (70%) and Merlot (30%)
Appellation: Toscana IGT
9 months of aging in small French and American oak barrels
SRP: $14.99
BADIOLA 2010 BADIOLA 2011
88 Points January, 2013 April, 2013 “100 Outstanding A blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, this shows great Values” balance and loads of food- “The highest quality-to-price ratios friendly nuances of cherry, available in the market today.” spice and chocolate. Bright acidity keeps the palate refreshed.
Located in the Maremma on the hillsides between Grosetto and Montiano, approx. 10 miles from the coast of Southwestern Tuscany Acquired in 1997 by the Marchesi Mazzei, who were the pioneers in this new special wine area Goal to create the finest terroir expression of the Morellino di Scansano (one of the most recent DOC in Tuscany) and the Maremma
Symbol of the winery is a Leonardo Da Vinci geometrical drawing representing precision, proportion, and perspective
View of the Vineyard
200 acres of land
84 acres of vineyards that will grow progressively up to 148 acres
Unique soil created by the wearing down of limestone and sandstone into many rocks
Exceptional conditions for wine making created by the combination of a very special microclimate (influenced by the proximity of the sea) and soil characteristics SeveralView ancient of the Vineyard indigenous Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante, and unrecognized varietals Merlot and other red under experimental varietals with densities of development 6000 vines per hectare New and efficient winery with (2,400 vines per acre) the most modern technology
2003 April 2007 93 Points February 2007 93 Points
2004 94 Points 92 Points
2005 April 2007 February 28, 2007 93 Points 92 Points
Tuscan Reds Year’s Best 2006 93 Points 91 Points 93 Points
April 2009 October 15, 2008
SERRATA 2010 90 Points
Hats off to the Mazzei Brothers for crafting this rich, pleasurable wine that mirrors the sunny warmth and softness of the region. The unusual blend is Sangiovese and Alicante, and it’s redolent of lively cherries, tobacco and chocolate fudge.
April 2013
VERMENTINO 2011 88 Points
The Mazzei Brothers produce a Vermentino of depth, brightness and persistency. It delivers long-lasting flavors of citrus, peach and orange skin.
April 2013
Located in South-Eastern Sicily, next to Noto (Syracuse) one of the most beautiful locations of the region
An exceptional 124 acre estate acquired by the Mazzeis in 2002
An exceptional micro-zone identified and acquired by the Mazzeis
Limited production, complex and concentrated wines from the native Nero d’Avola and international varieties
Produces exceptional oranges and lemons, almonds along with wine and extra virgin olive oil 21 hectares of under vine. Planned expansion to 25 (62 acres)
Medium texture, highly calcareous and rocky soil
Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot/dry summers refreshed by thermal currents due to proximity of the sea
Average altitude 60 to 100 meters (200- 400 ft) above sea level
Nero d’Avola, Syrah and other red varieties with densities of 5,500 vines per hectare (2,230 vines per acre) trained as “alberello” (Bush vines - Head pruned) This deep, complex, authentic representation of Sicily’s native terroir and variety is marked by Francesco Mazzei’s thumbprint
100% Nero d’Avola
Appellation: Sicilia IGT
10 months of aging in French oak barrels
SRP: $26.99
Zisola 2010 87 Points
May 31, 2013
“A gamy yet supple, red, with fresh acidity backing the roasted plum and dried cherry notes that weave through hints of tobacco and dried herb. Nero d'Avola.” Zisola 2007 Zisola 2008 88 Points 87 Points
October 31, 2009 March 2011
“Ripe damson plum, forest “Ripe and gamy, offering fruit, orange peel and floral aromas of bresaola that aromas. Medium-bodied, lead to plum and blackberry with a hint of orange and pudding notes, as licorice dark chocolate character and smoke add a touch of coming through. Finishes complexity on the finish. tight and fresh. This has Nero d'Avola.” more delicate structure than the 2006, but offers very good freshness and drinkability.” The most important wine of the Estate. The Doppiozeta (or two Z’s) represent the two Z’s in the Mazzei name
60% Nero d'Avola, 30% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Franc
16 months in small French oak barrels (50% new)
SRP: $53.99
DoppioZeta 2007 91 Points
March 2011
“Opens with a rich, saturated appearance, impressive complexity and intense aromas of ripe fruit and spice.The blend sees Nero d’Avola, Syrah and Cabernet Franc, and you can recognize the amazing fruit characteristics of each variety. The oak is still very present on the nose, but the tannins are soft.” Mazzei – In Brief
Since 1435…579 years of Chianti history
100 % family run Lapo Mazzei Chairman, sons Filippo and Francesco CEOs
Iconic wines from Chianti Classico and single vineyards. Pioneers in the development of Sangiovese clones.
Development of the Maremma with international and indigenous varieties and in and Sicily with the renaissance of the indigenous varietal Nero D’AvolaThe property, located between Florence and Siena, (1600 acres) dates back to Roman times
World famous consulting oenologist - Carlo Ferrini
Most advanced technology (20M Investment)to craft the wines in Castello di Fonterutoli.
All men are created equal. All wines are not.