Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello Fonterutoli 2021 Castello di Fonterutoli

You have undoubtedly encountered references to Chianti in films, songs, and other cultural manifestations on more than one occasion. These references not only highlight the popularity of Chianti but also underscore its status as an iconic and globally cherished wine. What you might not know is that the first historical record mentioning the term "Chianti" is found in a document written by Ser Lapo Mazzei in 1398, a Florentine notary with a passion for wine who documented the significance of Chianti in the Tuscany region (Italy) centuries ago. This legacy was solidified when his niece married Piero di Agnolo da Fonterutoli, and the Fonterutoli estate became part of the family heritage. Today, 24 generations later, the Mazzei family continues to produce wine at Castello di Fonterutoli, and although production and quality have evolved significantly since that time, the influence of Ser Lapo Mazzei remains at the heart of the project. From this legacy, Mazzei Castello Fonterutoli Chiant