Rocca di Frassinello

Owners: Castellare di Castellina (Paolo Panerai) and Domaines Barons de Rothschild-Lafite – the first joint venture between an Italian and a French producer Variety: 60% Sangioveto (Sangiovese), 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon Color: intense ruby ​​red Bouquet: sweet red fruit, rose, licorice Taste: grated, extremely elegant, excellent structure, long and pleasant finish Culinary combinations: stewed red meat (including fatty fish); stew; barbeque; soup; fatty preparations; lasagna, matured cheeses Serving temperature 15-17 ° C Maturated 14 months in 80% new French barrels and 11 months in glass. The top wine of “le grand vin”, according to the Bordeaux classification, is the strongest expression of this Italian-French project. A wine capable of combinesng strength, intensity and elegance with delicate tannins that express its fullness. It reached its superlative right from its launch in 2004. “A very competitive wine,” says Christian Le Sommer, Rothschild-Lafite’s chief oenologist. He created this wine in tandem with Alessandro Cellai, his Castellare counterpart. Every year, the wine increases in quality and, implicitly, in complexity, with the aging of the calves. It reveals an enormous wealth and strength, delivered, fortunately, in a balanced manner, thanks to the ripe and opulent fruit of this year. There is a sweet spot, followed by aromas of black fruit and balanced spices. The wine will continue to evolve for most of the next 10 years. ” 2013 Edition – 95 Parker Points:“ Rocca di Frassinello is amazing, being without a doubt one of the best wines from Rocca di Frassinello . He is distinguished by his impeccable intensity and integration. There is no hard transition. The wine envelops the palatine with a firm determination. A persistent positive impression. ”