Mazzei
Castello di Fonterutoli 'Mix 36'
Chianti Classico
2015
Vintage
Varietal
Sangiovese
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2022-2037), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2037, with a drinking horizon to 2045.
The ‘15 Castello di Fonterutoli 'Mix 36'.
Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Mix 36' 2015 is a Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Italy.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Mix 36' 2015 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2015 vintage
Mazzei's 2015 Castello di Fonterutoli 'Mix 36' is a Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Italy.
About Mazzei
Mazzei's Castello di Fonterutoli 'Mix 36' is a Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Italy.
From the cellar: pair with
Braised lamb shanks with rosemary garlic
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Grilled wild boar with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Pecorino with sun-dried tomato paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Mix 36' 2015?
Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Mix 36' 2015 is a Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Italy.
What does Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Mix 36' 2015 taste like?
Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Mix 36' 2015 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Mix 36' 2015 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2045. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2037. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 'Mix 36' 2015?
Pair this wine with Braised lamb shanks with rosemary garlic; Grilled wild boar with truffle polenta; or Aged Pecorino with sun-dried tomato paste.