Identity
| Producer | Rocca di Frassinello |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 10% Sangiovese, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep ruby red with garnet reflections |
| Aroma | Ripe red fruits, blackberry, spice, tobacco, balsamic notes, chocolate, vanilla, floral notes of lavender and violet, dried herbs, cola, mocha |
| Palate | Full-bodied, smooth, balanced, structured, elegant, complex, soft tannins, juicy fruit, silky texture, harmonious, long finish |
| Finish | Long, dry, persistent finish with notes of mocha and spice |
| Food Pairing | Ideal with red meats, roasts, game, aged cheeses, savory first courses, wild game such as deer, wild boar, hare, and birds like wild duck |
| Aging Potential | 15–20 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 15.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged about 12–14 months in barrique (oak barrels), 80% new oak; extended bottle aging before release |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with separate vinifications; malolactic fermentation completed |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | about 90–200 meters above sea level |
| Soil | iron-rich clay and gravel |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-harvested and sorted grapes; fermentation in stainless steel with separate vinifications |
Interesting facts
| Rocca di Frassinello is a joint venture between Castellare di Castellina and Domaines Barons de Rothschild-Lafite, with a winery designed by Renzo Piano. The estate is located in Maremma, Tuscany, with vineyards planted on iron-rich clay and gravel soils at about 90–200 meters altitude. |