MAZZEI CONCERTO

Description

The Wine Advocate
RP 94

Reviewed by:
Monica Larner

Release Price:
$100

Drink Date:
2022 – 2038

I tasted this wine from the 2018 vintage and the 2019 vintage at the same time. It was great fun to be able to compare and contrast. The Mazzei 2018 Concerto di Fonterutoli (an 80-20 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon) is a true crowd-pleaser. There is beautiful roundness, depth and intensity here with the fundamental characteristics of both grapes showing with true grit. It opens to a darkly saturated appearance and terrific aromatic richness that incorporates elements of dark cherry, prune, spice, savory leather and smoked bacon. I’m opening up the drinking window since I last tasted this wine from barrel to accommodate those lovely, softly evolving tannins.