2003 Marchesi Mazzei Chianti Classico Fonterutoli

Community Tasting Notes (27) Avg Score: 88.1 points

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  8/17/2022 - NickNYC Likes this wine: 89 Points

  second bottle in a few month. this time the wine was paired with Lasagna Don Angie style. the overall impression is the same but the lasagna neutralized the dryness that was perceptible in the fist bottle. So a slightly better grade. it was an enjoyable wine.

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  5/9/2022 - NickNYC wrote: 88 Points

  P&P. Nice nose, aromatic and ripe. the palate is a bit under, slightly drying tannins, a tad short. not bad but not worth buying in my opinion.

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  11/7/2020 - Oenecnist wrote:

  Further to my Note of Mar 23 '20: Solid cork. This continues to please. Aromas need some time to emerge, but the subtle fruit is elegant long with good mouthfeel; held well over 90-minute dinner. Still notable+.

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  3/23/2020 - Oenecnist wrote:

  Further to my Note of Sept 21 '18: First bottle in 18 months. Not so sure about any amber edge this time; but dark purple is certainly there. Dark red fruit nose, some black cherry, bit of tar, very good mouthfeel. Won't improve, should last another 1-2 years Still notable+.

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  9/21/2018 - Oenecnist wrote:

  Bought a 12b case for 14/b from a local retailer 12 years ago; this is one of a handful left. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Rich, dark color with hint of amber edge; initial funky nose and ox-y taste but both blew off in a half hour and a delicious wine emerged: dark fruit nose and body with very good mouthfeel. I'm likely pushing it so no reason to wait. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: I've stopped giving scores on a "100-point scale" as I've become less convinced that they can be meaningful to others. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. I considered this notable+ when considering quality, age, and price.

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