Mazzei - Siepi 2022

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The Mazzei 2022 Siepi marks this wine's 30th anniversary. I have a special connection to this wine, as I was present when some of the final blending options (with fruit from various parcels within the greater Siepi vineyard) were being decided. My personal preference was for the interpretation that showed the brightest fruit and the most energy. Those qualities are transferred over to this bottle, and I do agree that this celebratory vintage offers an excellent opportunity to tweak the winemaking of this historic blend of Sangiovese and Merlot. This warm vintage offers plenty of primary fruit with bold cherry as the protagonist. Softer tones of blue flower and grilled rosemary appear at the back. However, the oak spice and cinnamon need time to integrate. The results put the 2022 vintage on par with classic years such as 2021 and 2019.

The Mazzei family has solidified its portfolio of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione wines, now offering a bottle from three villages: Radda, Castelnuovo Berardenga and Castellina. The classic 2021 vintage is a perfect opportunity to debut this exciting trio.

Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux

Falstaff

Rich, deep dark ruby with a slight purple shimmer. Concentrated and compact nose, with notes of mulberries and blackberries, some cinchona bark and black truffle in the background. Full-bodied on the palate, supple and with lots of dark berry fruit, opens up with many layers of finely-meshed tannins, very good potential, but should still age.

Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com

James Suckling

The aromas of dark berries, violets and perfume are enchanting. The palate is medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins that are polished and so elegant and they run the length of the wine. They are rather endless. Very classy and balanced. A merlot and sangiovese blend. Give this a year or two, but it’s already a joy to drink. Drink or hold.