Ratings
89-90 points average from community reviews; praised by Decanter World Wine Awards and James Suckling
Awards
Decanter World Wine Awards 89/100 (2016 vintage)
Identity
| Producer | Marchesi Frescobaldi |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCG |
| Grapes | Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Canaiolo |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Purplish ruby red, dense ruby red |
| Aroma | Intense and complex aromas with notes of blackberry, gooseberry, red berries, black cherry, spices such as pepper and cinnamon, vanilla, cocoa, and hints of oriental spices |
| Palate | Complex and persistent palate with well-balanced soft tannins, good sapidity, evident body, fine tannic texture, harmonious and elegant structure, with a long and persistent finish |
| Finish | Elegant, long, persistent finish with fruity aftertaste and a sapid vein, well integrated tannins, and a pleasant lingering sensation |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with traditional Tuscan dishes, red meats, game, roasted meats, pasta with game sauces, and aged cheeses |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential, recommended to start drinking from 2025 and enjoy over the next 10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged for 24 months in oak barrels, followed by 3 months maturation in bottle |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with frequent pumping over; malolactic fermentation immediately after alcoholic fermentation |
Terroir
| 40 years |
Interesting facts
| Produced from the oldest vines at Castello di Nipozzano with deep root systems; part of Frescobaldi's tradition to reserve a 'Private Collection' for newborn family members; aged traditionally in oak barrels for 24 months |