This is a fantastic result for such a well-priced chianti. The panel described it as "Savoury, vegetal, nutty, smoky nose. Great power, with leathery notes on the palate. A robust, gripping, serious red."

The Grape Varieties used by the Mazzei family for the Fonterutoli are 90% Sangiovese with 10% Merlot. Both the Sangiovese and Merlot components are barrel aged in 225 ltr french oak, of which 50% is new, for 12 months. This produces textbook Chianti Classico with bitter Morello cherry notes, nicely taut structure and food friendly finish. 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). 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot Appellation: Chianti Classico Riserva Docg

DM 5 STARS  Ser Lapo, the Chianti Classico Riseva from Fonterutoli, received the highest award - 5 stars, Decanter Magazine.