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. |