27 November 2020

Castello di Fonterutoli – Marchesi Mazzei

The vineyards of the Castello di Fonterutoli estate are located historically in a borderland within the Chianti Classico area, the point of contact of three municipalities: Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga and Radda in Chianti. “I Cru – the result of the deep knowledge of the territory – summarize and express in the glass the characteristics of the three terroirs from which they come, with their different microclimates and soils”, explains Francesco Mazzei CEO of Marchesi Mazzei “today we can present three pure Sangiovese wines that they are the result of research in the vineyard and tailoring work in the cellar, with the aim of anticipating the additional geographical mentions that we hope will soon be recognized. ” Starting from the 2017 harvest, the Mazzei family has decided to enhance the biodiversitỳ of its “terroirs” by giving life to three Chianti Classico Gran Selezione that debut today on the markets, each coming from a different municipality with its own nuances and peculiarities̀. All to be discovered, purchasable in the best wine shops and online, the wines are: CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE; BADIOLA CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE and VICOREGIO CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE.
19 March 2020

Marchesi Mazzei chooses Zed_Comm for his press office activities and pr in Italy and abroad

Marchesi Mazzei – representative dynasty in the world of wine – has chosen Zed_Comm as partner for its communication, press office and public relations activities for the Italian market, extending the activity also to some foreign markets. The focus of the communication project will be Castello di Fonterutoli, one of the most important realities of Chianti Classico and Tuscany, and Tenuta Zisola, an ambitious wine project started in 2003 in South-Eastern Sicily. The excellence of the Castello di Fonterutoli wines is renowned worldwide and represents one of the reference points for the Chianti Classico denomination. The communication plan will also include the B&B Castello di Fonterutoli – which, with its 15 rooms inspired by the colors of Chianti, allows you to spend a holiday in a small village full of charm and out of time – and the Osteria di Fonterutoli – where the olive trees and vineyards are the backdrop of an authentic and unforgettable gourmet experience -. Tenuta Zisola is instead located a few steps away from Noto in Sicily, a land rich in history, culture and charm and home of the Nero d’Avola grape variety. Mazzei have identified unexpressed potential here and have started a new wine project: 50 hectares of property that extend around the 3 beams of the estate, the main of which enjoys a wonderful view of Noto and the surrounding “gardens” cultivated with vineyards , with citrus, olive and almond trees.