Mazzei, Siepi

Mazzei, SiepiA 50 50 blend of Merlot and Sangiovese, the 2012 Siepi is a beautiful wine that bursts open with enormous fruit intensity and purity. Siepi is a unique wine that is characterized by a deep sense of sharpness and focus that brings a very bright quality to the bouquet. This vintage represents the 20th anniversary of this wine (the first vintage produced was 1992) although this special single vineyard has been in family hands since 1435 (you read that

Sweet red cherry

Give this a decade in the cellar before popping a cork

as they seem to be selling the new vintages very fast and they even sell part of their wines en primeur

rich but not a bit heavy

This vintage represents the 20th anniversary of this wine (the first vintage produced was 1992) although this special single-vineyard has been in family hands since 1435 (you read that correctly)

menthol and dark spices shape the huge finish

The palate is gently luxurious

lower acidity than many Right Banks

Opaque purple-colored

Although Gaja is easily the most glamorous winery in Piedmont

with delicate honeyed/buttery tones

very good ripeness with touches of clear honey