This wine is dedicated to the illustrious ancestor Filippo (Philip) Mazzei (1730-1816), liberal thinker, American patriot and pioneer, with Thomas Jefferson, of viticulture in Virginia. Produced with a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon selected in our estates, Philip is the quintessence of Tuscany. "The great doctrine 'All men are created equal', inserted in the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson, was paraphrased from the writings of Philip Mazzei, an Italian patriot close friend of Jefferson." (JFK, "A Nation of Immigrants")


Farm location: Chianti Classico, Tuscany

Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Total acidity: 5.68 ‰

Vineyard location: 50 - 310 m.s.l.m .; S-SO exposure

Soil type: Fonterutoli: prevalence of Alberese - Belguardo: prevalence of
Sandstone

Age of the vines: 15 - 20 years

Training system: Spurred cordon

Vines density per hectare: 6,600 plants

Harvest: Hand picked from September 25th (Belguardo), October 4th (Fonterutoli)

Fermentation temperature: 25 - 27 ° C

Maceration time: 13 Fonterutoli / 15 Belguardo days

Aging: 18 months in 225 liter French and American oak barrels (30% new)

First vintage produced: 2008

Aging potential: Over 20 years

Profile: Intense, full-bodied, mature, intriguing; long, complex and fresh aftertaste.

Pairings: Game, blue cheeses, spicy dishes