With this outstanding Chianti Classico, the Mazzei, proprietors of Castello di Fonterutoli since 1435, celebrate their notable ancestor Ser Lapo, author of the first official document mentioning “Chianti wine” (December 16th, 1398).

Appellation: Chianti Classico Riserva Docg
Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (SI)
Grape varieties: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot
Alcohol: 13,50 % vol.
Total Acidity: 5,70 ‰
Vineyards location: Caggio: 300m a.s.l. / southestern–southwestern exposure
Vineyards age: 7 - 20 years
Training system: Spur cordon-training
Nr. of vines per hectare: 4,500
Harvest: hand picked from September 28th (Sangiovese), and from September 16th (Merlot)
Fermentation temperature: 28 - 30° C
Period of maceration: 15 - 18 days
Aging: Sangiovese: 12 months in small french oak barrels (225 l / 50% new) Merlot: 12 months in small french oak barrels (225lt/ 50% new)
Bottling: February 2009
Available on the market: June 2009
Production: 80.000 bottles
Formats: 750 ml.
First vintage: 1983