Rocca di Frassinello Bianco

Italy, Tuscany, Maremma, Maremma Toscana DOC
Bottle
Ratings
Sommelier score 93/100
Identity
Producer Rocca di Frassinello
Vol 0.75
Classification DOC
Grapes 100% Vermentino
Color white
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Aroma Aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, and a mineral touch
Palate Fresh, lively, elegant, with a good balance between fruity freshness and subtle roundness
Food Pairing Pairs well with shellfish, hot fish appetizers, steamed fish appetizers, aperitifs, crustaceans, spaghetti alle vongole, roast beef English style, sushi-sashimi, pistachio crusted tuna, veal tonnato, and vegetable tempura
Aging Potential 5-10 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 13.0
Aging Process Aged about ten months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks
Fermentation Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature
Terroir
soils rich in skeleton and calcareous marl
Interesting facts
Produced by Rocca di Frassinello, a collaboration between Castellare di Castellina and Domaines Barons de Rothschild-Lafite, located in Maremma Toscana with vineyards influenced by sea breezes and calcareous marl soils. The winery building was designed by Renzo Piano.