D12-131-199-97
1997
13.5%
0.75L
Tuscany , Italy
Parker about Siepi 1997
You might remember the fanfare surrounding the 1997 vintage when it hit the market more than two decades ago. It marked a new chapter for Tuscan wines that prized a concentrated, soft, velvety and thickly extracted style that would be very much in vogue for the following years. Unabashed and confident, the Mazzei 1997 Siepi transports us back in time to a warm, sun-drenched growing season. You feel the heat in this wine's DNA with strawberry preserves, marasca cherry and dried prune. The wine is endowed with big structure and volume, as expected. The Siepi vineyard enjoys deep soils, allowing the roots to penetrate far underground and find moisture in the dry season. The soils have a large component of clay that also lock in humidity, and the area is surrounded by green forests that cool down the nearby environment.
Description
| Land | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Alkoholgehalt | 13.5% |
| Füllstand | Into Neck |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Charakter | red wine |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2004 - 2038 |
| Parker Punkte | 91 |
| Jahrgang | 1997 |
Tuscany, Italy 🇮🇹
Siepi 1997
The 1997 Siepi from Castello di Fonterutoli is an outstanding Supertuscan that impressively demonstrates the synergy between Sangiovese and Merlot. The wine is a rich ruby red in color, showing no signs of ripeness. The nose is intense and complex, with seductive aromas of ripe red fruits like cherries and raspberries, underpinned by darker notes like plums and blackberries. Added to this are nuances of chocolate, vanilla, and sweet spices from the barrel aging, as well as subtle hints of cedarwood and tobacco.
On the palate, the Siepi 1997 is both powerful and elegant. The Merlot lends the wine a rich, velvety texture, while the Sangiovese provides freshness, lively acidity, and structure. The tannins are ripe and silky, yet contribute to a firm, long-lasting structure. Aromas of dark chocolate, coffee, and spice accompany the ripe fruit, and the finish is long, complex, and characterized by a fine balance between fruit, wood, and minerality. This wine has developed beautifully and shows impressive aging potential, while already offering a harmonious and refined drinking experience.