| Producer | Marchesi Mazzei |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 19602 |
| Size | 750ml |
The 2021 Mazzei Philip Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold, Tuscan expression of Cabernet that balances power with elegance. Deep ruby in the glass, it opens with rich aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and ripe plum, layered with notes of graphite, cedar, and a touch of Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet refined, with polished tannins and vibrant acidity framing flavors of cassis, dark cherry, tobacco, and a hint of espresso. The finish is long and savory, with lingering notes of spice and mineral.
Crafted as a tribute to Philip Mazzei, an early champion of Cabernet in Tuscany, the wine showcases both the varietal’s international character and its unique Tuscan terroir. While delicious now with a good decant, it has the structure to evolve beautifully over the next 8–12 years.
Cloves, dark fruit, leather and savory complexity. Youthful, velvety tannins with crisp acidity, a full body and a spicy finish full of blond tobacco and coffee grounds. Drinkable after a year or two, but best from 2031.
Made with Cabernet Sauvignon, the Mazzei 2021 Philip is soft and richly textured with all sorts of blackberry and black fruit aromas packed inside. These come through with special intensity in this balanced vintage. The wine style is contemporary and easily accessible for an international palate. Philip Mazzei (1730–1816) was a contemporary of Thomas Jefferson, and this 40,000-bottle release is dedicated to this important family ancestor. Drink: 2024-2035.
Aromas of black cherry and pepper add a bolt of energy to a nose that's otherwise defined by umami, savory notes of top soil, dark chocolate and coffee grinds. The palate is layers of blackberries, chocolate and more black cherries, but that peppery earthiness also endures. Carefully constructed, fine-grained tannins tame an electric current of acid on the finish.
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