Rocca di Frassinello is located near Grossetto in the North of the Maremma region of Toscana. The winery is beautiful with one of the largest cellars in the world designed by Renzo Piano. Rocca is actually a joint venture between two heavy-weights of the wine world, Chianti producer Castellare di Castellina and the legendary Lafite from France. The Rocca di Frassinello became a big project when happened the arrival of Domain Baron De Rothschild-Lafite, making the first join venture between an Italian and French producer.
The 2008 Poggio alla Guardia, the entry-level wine from Rocca di Frassinello, is impressive in this vintage. Dark plums, chocolate, spices and grilled herbs come to life effortlessly. Clean mineral notes frame the finish and confer an attractive element of freshness. This unoaked blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangioveto delivers the goods and then some.
Wine Features
Winery: Rocca di FrassinelloRegion: Toscana
Grapes Used: 45% Merlot
40% Cabernet Sauvignon
15% Sangioveto
Style: A wine of outstanding personality. Deep ruby red in color, with pleasant notes of cassis and lots of fruit flavours. Spicy but very drinkable, with a medium body, lively tannins and a light finish.
Vinification: In steel for 15/20 days at a controlled temperature.
Ageing: 4 months in steel and cement.
Vintage: 2010
Alcohol: 14.0%
Bottle Size: 0.75l
Colour: Deep ruby red.
Taste: Clean mineral notes frame the finish and confer an attractive element of freshness.
Aroma: Dark plums, chocolate, spices and grilled herbs come to life effortlessly.
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