The Qualitative Pyramid of Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico, a renowned wine region in the heart of Tuscany, has always been known to produce high-quality wines. Throughout the long and rich centuries-old history of Chianti Classico, a...
Complexity through diversity
Historically, the vineyards of Castello di Fonterutoli lie on the territory of three conterminous Municipalities: Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga and Radda in Chianti.
Since the 2017 vintage the Mazzei family decided to be ahead of the times focusing its attention on the peculiarities of their terroirs to create 3 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione.
Starting from July 1st 2023, with the release of vintage 2020, the Additional Geographical Units (UGA) are operative.
"The territory makes the difference" - affirms the President of the Consortium, Giovanni Manetti - "Wine reflects the territory like a photographic image and this is why it is so important to preserve itsenvironmental context and landscape, and be able to tell the consumer about it".
Castello Fonterutoli |
Vicoregio 36 |
Badiòla |
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UGA |
Castellina
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Castelnuovo Berardenga
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Radda
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Exposure |
S, S/W
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S/E, S
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S/E, S/W
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Altitude |
470 m a.s.l.
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330 m a.s.l.
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570 m a.s.l.
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Soil |
Limestone rocky soil lots of chalk very rich in background
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Mix of Limestone good component of Clay abundant chalky structure
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Mostly Schist and Sandstone
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Vintage 2020
The winter of 2020 was cold with moderate rainfall. It was followed by a cool spring with sufficient and well-distributed rainfall, and a long, hot summer with significant temperature fluctuations between day and night. These favorable conditions allowed for an ideal completion of the grape maturation process, which was also in excellent condition from a phytosanitary defense perspective.
The climatic pattern of consistent temperatures and well-spaced rainfall resulted in a highly satisfying harvest, marked by the excellent quality of the grapes. Thanks to their thick skins and optimal phenolic ripening, the grapes which combine fullness and structure with balance and freshness.
News & Curiosities
June Press Release
Recently, the awards received by wines of our estates from important international wine critics were released and we would like to provide an overview of them. These include Robert Parker for Sicily, Luca Gardini's...
3 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2020
Castello di Fonterutoli's vineyards have always lain within the territory of three adjoining Chianti Classico municipalities: Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga, and Radda in Chianti. Starting from the vintage 2017, the...
The history of Chianti Classico
Since it is always associated with its production land and is renowned worldwide, Chianti Classico encompasses a centuries-old history. It is, therefore, necessary to recognize this wine region's historical origins...