Siepi Rosso Toscana IGT - Mazzei

Siepi Rosso Toscana IGT - MazzeiThe Siepi Rosso Toscana from Mazzei in Tuscany displays a dense, purple-red color in the wine glass. When the glass is swirled, this red wine reveals high viscosity, which shows in the form of church windows at the rim of the glass. On the nose, this Mazzei red wine presents all sorts of elderberry and blackberry. As if that were not already impressive, the maturation in small wooden barrels adds notes of tobacco, blueberry, and plum. On the palate, the Siepi Rosso Toscana from Mazzei opens wonderfully aromatic, fruit-driven, and well balanced. On the tongue, this powerful red wine is characterized by an immensely meaty texture. On the finish, this highly age-worthy wine from the Tuscany wine-growing region finally delights with extraordinary length. Once again, hints of elderberry and blackberry appear. Vinification of Mazzei Siepi Rosso Toscana The powerful Siepi Rosso Toscana from Italy is a cuvée, vinified from the grape varieties Sangiovese and Merlot. The Siepi Rosso Toscana is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this Italian exudes an exceptional European charm that clearly underscores the success of wines from the Old World. After being hand-harvested, the grapes are quickly brought to the winery. There they are sorted and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the powerful Siepi Rosso Toscana is aged for several more months in French oak barrels. Food recommendation for the Siepi Rosso Toscana from Mazzei Experience this red wine from Italy ideally served at 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to fried calf’s liver with apples, onions and balsamic sauce, goose breast with ginger red cabbage and marjoram, or braised chicken in red wine. Awards for the Siepi Rosso Toscana from Mazzei