Rocca di Frassinello - Maremma Toscana Le Sughere 2020

Inaugurated in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma on June 30, 2007, the Rocca di Frassinello winery was born as a joint  venture between Castellare di Castellina and Domaines Barons de Rothschild-Château Lafite, an unmistakable name in  the greatest wines of France and of the world. A project in the center of Maremma, between Bolgheri and Montalcino, that  benefits from  the  dually  celebrated  oenological experience  of  both  partners.  In  this  area  the  vine has historically flourished for about 3 thousand years since the time of the Etruscans, who cultivated it by utilizing surrounding trees as a support for the vines. 

Paolo  Panerai  and  Barone  Eric  de Rothschild specifically  selected the  hill  in front of the town  of Giuncarico,  in the  municipality of Gavorrano, as the ideal place to cultivate vineyards. Here a constant breeze is channelled from the sea,  wicking moisture and moderating the climate both in winter and summer. It took two years to unite the five plots that  make  up the estate’s 500 hectares,  of  which  83  are  planted to  vine.  With  conscious  attention  to environmental sustainability, the attentive project preserved forests inside the property boundaries encouraging biodiversity. Vineyards of  Sangioveto  (a  specific Sangiovese  clone selected  at  Castellare that represents  50%  of  total  hectares),  Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,  Syrah  and Vermentino  give birth to wines that  combine the  best  of  Italy  and France. To  further validate the international ambitions of the estate, architect Renzo Piano signed the project of the cellar: an elegant and highly functional building on the highest hill of the amphitheater of Rocca di Frassinello.

25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Sangiovese, fermented in stainless steel tank, aged in 50% in new barriques for 18 months.

"A lush yet solidly built red highlighted by cherry and blackberry flavors. Shows eucalyptus, rosemary and menthol accents that lend complexity, along with a mineral underpinning. Offers fine balance and freshness. Sangioveto, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2030." - 92 Points, Wine Spectator

Producer: Rocca di Frassinello

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Varietal: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Appellation: Maremma Toscana

Vintage: 2020

Size: 750ml