Ratings
2016 vintage Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 94 points · Wine Spectator 93 points
Awards
High-level awards and ratings over 90 points for 2016 vintage
Identity
| Producer | Frescobaldi |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCG |
| Grapes | Merlot, Sangiovese |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | intense ruby red with garnet hues |
| Aroma | Black cherry, blueberry, mulberry, cinnamon, oriental spices, dark chocolate, floral notes of violet, leather, tobacco, delicate peppery notes. |
| Palate | Dense texture, pronounced fruity acidity, fresh and lively palate, sapid, good tannins, balanced and harmonious. |
| Finish | Long and persistent finish with notes of wild cherries and plums, fresh and vibrant with a remarkable length. |
| Food Pairing | Perfect with important Tuscan meat dishes, red meat, game, rich pasta sauces, aged cheeses, traditional Italian cuisine. |
| Serving Temp | 18 |
| Aging Potential | Great aging potential, further complexity develops with bottle aging. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Aging Process | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and small wooden vats at controlled temperatures; aging for 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels; followed by further aging in bottle. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and small wooden vats at controlled temperatures. |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand harvested exclusively without the use of coarse and non-selective machinery. |
Interesting facts
| Produced by Frescobaldi at Tenuta Perano in Tuscany; uses Merlot and Sangiovese grapes; hand harvested; aged 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels plus bottle aging. |