Mazzei Castello Fonterutoli 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (DOCG), $35.99-$71.99, 94 points, poured a deep garnet red with copper highlights, a broad clear meniscus, and copious stained legs.
Aromas began quite woody with caramel and bourbon, but graduated to a pleasant, but a bit funky black cherry.
A slightly heavier-bodied Chianti than many, but short of say a typical full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon; showed good acidity and comfortably supportive tannins with interesting flavors of mint, menthol, and cherry cola carried by an almost creamy texture reminiscent of a Harvey's Bristol Cream (Sherry).
Finished very long on the trailing palate, warm pepper spices, and a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Varietals were 92% Sangiovese, 4% Malvasia Nera, and 4% Colorino.
Paired perfectly with my Italian-styled pepperoni pizza.
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