Scoring a huge 98 points from James Suckling, 97 points from Jane Anson and 96 points from Decanter, this is such a "really racy and fine2 (JS) Siepi that Anson exclaims is a "brilliant vintage of this wine".
A wine that "really builds on the palate" (JS), this 2019 is "moreish and delicate but powerful and intense" that is is just "so drinkable in that way the best Italian wines always are" (JA). More upon at this young stage than other high quality recent vintages, it will only need a couple of years before it will start to shine but it is also one for the cellar, with a drinking window up to 2040.
The 2019 Siepi continues a trend towards greater finesse and nuance in this wine. Crème de cassis, lavender, spice, licorice and plum meld together effortlessly in the glass. Dense and layered, with striking detail, the 2019 is so impressive. The flavors are bright, bold and punchy. An exceptionally beautiful and riveting wine, the 2019 is rich and concentrated, but not at all heavy. What a total knock-out.
Drinking Window: 2025 - 2044
Reviewer Name: Antonio Galloni
Review Date: 1st September 2021
This is a really racy and fine Siepi with currant, black-cherry and dark-chocolate character. It’s medium-to full-bodied with very long, intense tannins that are linear and fine-textured. Really builds on the palate. Super structure. Finesse with power. Try after 2024 and onwards.
Review Date: 6th September 2021
The second year on the Place for the Mazzei family with Siepi. What a brilliant vintage of this wine, raspberry, redcurrant, sage, tobacco leaf and savoury cherry pit. Moreish and delicate but powerful and intense, and just so drinkable in that way the best Italian wines always are - you can imagine this being passed around a table and everyone wants a piece. Love it. The same family as Conterno, in the wine business since 1435.
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2040
This has the same owner, location and team as Concerto - the Mazzei family who founded the estate in 1435 but this is a 50/50 blend of Sangiovese and Merlot. Power and seduction straight away on the nose, this smells intensely of black cherries and blueberries. The palate is juicy and instantly mouthwatering giving an abundance of succulent red berries and a touch of herbal spice on the finish. This is excellent quality, I adore it. Smooth and silky with purity and energy. Really shines in the glass - drinking well now but will also age. The second vintage on the Place for Siepi since its debut last year.
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2030
Reviewer Name: Georgina Hindle
Review Date: 20th July 2021
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- Year 2019
- Colour Red
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- Sub Region Toscana
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- Pack Size 6x75cl
- ABV 14.5°
- Drinking Window 2025 - 2044
- Drinking Recommendation Not Ready
- LWIN 110156420190600750
- Reviews (4)
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99 Vinous
The 2019 Siepi continues a trend towards greater finesse and nuance in this wine. Crème de cassis, lavender, spice, licorice and plum meld together effortlessly in the glass. Dense and layered, with striking detail, the 2019 is so impressive. The flavors are bright, bold and punchy. An exceptionally beautiful and riveting wine, the 2019 is rich and concentrated, but not at all heavy. What a total knock-out.
Drinking Window: 2025 - 2044
Reviewer Name: Antonio Galloni
Review Date: 1st September 2021
98 James SucklingThis is a really racy and fine Siepi with currant, black-cherry and dark-chocolate character. It’s medium-to full-bodied with very long, intense tannins that are linear and fine-textured. Really builds on the palate. Super structure. Finesse with power. Try after 2024 and onwards.
Review Date: 6th September 2021
97 Jane AnsonThe second year on the Place for the Mazzei family with Siepi. What a brilliant vintage of this wine, raspberry, redcurrant, sage, tobacco leaf and savoury cherry pit. Moreish and delicate but powerful and intense, and just so drinkable in that way the best Italian wines always are - you can imagine this being passed around a table and everyone wants a piece. Love it. The same family as Conterno, in the wine business since 1435.
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2040
96 DecanterThis has the same owner, location and team as Concerto - the Mazzei family who founded the estate in 1435 but this is a 50/50 blend of Sangiovese and Merlot. Power and seduction straight away on the nose, this smells intensely of black cherries and blueberries. The palate is juicy and instantly mouthwatering giving an abundance of succulent red berries and a touch of herbal spice on the finish. This is excellent quality, I adore it. Smooth and silky with purity and energy. Really shines in the glass - drinking well now but will also age. The second vintage on the Place for Siepi since its debut last year.
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2030
Reviewer Name: Georgina Hindle
Review Date: 20th July 2021
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The Mazzei family have an extraordinary history in Chianti, having been present in the region for centuries and even giving rise to the use of the name ‘Chianti’ for the region. Their superb estate, Fonterutoli, in Chianti Classico, has been in the family for 24 generations, and Siepi is its flagship wine – a ‘Super Tuscan’ blend of Sangiovese and Merlot from a single vineyard. The wines coming out of Tuscany from the 2013 vintage are really something to get excited about and this is no different – it has been awarded the highest score ever from Parker’s Wine Advocate.
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