Identity
| Producer | Marchesi de' Frescobaldi |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | IGT |
| Grapes | 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, Sangiovese |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Intense ruby red with violet hues. |
| Aroma | Intense and complex aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry, cherry, plum, date, floral notes of violet and dog rose, with hints of bergamot, vanilla, oriental spices, gingerbread, cinnamon, and cedarwood. |
| Palate | Warm, soft, intense, velvety, with fine, silky tannins well integrated into the structure; full-bodied, rich, juicy, and elegant with a vibrant freshness and gentle minerality. |
| Finish | Long and persistent finish with fruity, spicy, and mineral notes, elegant tannic texture, and a gentle mineral aftertaste. |
| Food Pairing | Excellent with long-cooked meat dishes such as braised meats, stews, and roasts; pairs well with aged cheeses, cured meats, and game. |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential, suitable for several years of cellaring. |
| Serving Glassware | Large Bordeaux-style glass. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged 24-30 months in French oak barriques, followed by additional bottle aging (12 months or more). Fermentation in small wooden barrels at controlled temperature. |
| Fermentation | Alcoholic fermentation in small wooden barrels at controlled temperature for about 10 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. |
Terroir
| Soil | soils dominated by marl and calcareous sediments, with sand, clay, and limestone. |
| Vine Age | Vineyard planted in 1976, vines over 40 years old. |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are harvested exclusively by hand to ensure perfect physiological ripeness, with careful selection and gentle crushing. |