2020 Mazzei Toscana "Philip" Cabernet Sauvignon, Tuscany, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE This wine is dedicated to Philip Mazzei (1730 1816), an illustrious ancestor of the family, political thinker, American Patriot and pioneer, together with Thomas Jefferson, of the viticulture in Virginia. Made with a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon selected from our estates, Philip is the quintessence of Tuscany. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels (225 lt 30% new) ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Mazzei Winery,

from some of our historic vineyards

Crafted exclusively from Nebbiolo grown on the steep slopes of the Serraboella cru—recognized for producing structured

"Clos du Breuil" is a single vineyard near the winery with 60 year-old vines

at the age of 57

which adds texture and depth

with the balance from 40 year old Gamay vines

part stainless steel tanks

These vines are invincible

one year was not enough to tell the story of the terroirs

The balance of alcohol and acidity was excellent and the health of the grapes was generally good

The sole exception is that part of his Côte Brune vineyard is bottled apart

The blended wine undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle and is aged on its yeast lees for a minimum of four years in their underground cellars