Fonterutoli is an old medieval town, not far from Castellina in Chianti. Well preserved, thanks to the ownership of the Mazzei family. From this Idyllic place, you have fantastic views over Siena. This place is also symbolic as it is the birthplace of the ‘black rooster’, the symbol of Chianti Classico.
Since more than six hundred years, the Mazzei family produces unique wines with spirit and passion renewed from generation to generation.
At Fonterutoli, as well as at Belguardo (Maremma, along the Tuscan coast) and Zisola (Sicily), resides the same philosophy that aims to promote local vine varieties as an expression of the identity of the region, in respect of diversity and nature, via sustainable agriculture and improvements mindful of the delicate hydro-geologic balance, in order to prevent soil erosion and maximize water reserves in the region. All of this in order to be able to hand the land intact to future generations.
At Fonterutoli they produce Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, 3 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione’s and Super Tuscans.