Rocca di Frassinello Ornello

Owners: Castellare di Castellina (Paolo Panerai) and Domaines Barons de Rothschild-Lafite – the first joint venture between an Italian and a French producer Variety: 40% Sangioveto (Sangiovese), 20% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot. Color: intense ruby ​​red Bouquet: rich and intense bouquet of red fruits, with balsamic and roasted coffee notes Taste: strong, elegant and well-structured, with great fruitiness, balanced by soft, velvety tannins; dominant aromas of bush, accompanied by cherries, plums, skin and spices Culinary combinations: satiated dishes of all types of red meat – including steaks, semi-matured steaks Serving temperature 15-17 ° C Aging potential: 2022 Maturated 10 months in 50% new barrels and 6 months in glass. Oenologist’s description: “Created in the oenologist:” “Butteri”, ie of the cowboys who remain the symbol of Maremma, the wine is strong and, at the same time, elegant. The wine is highlighted by the percentage of Syrah, which makes it very full and rich, but retains the elegance and freshness typical of Rocca di Frassinello wines. Intense ruby ​​red. On the nose, it has balsamic and roasted coffee notes. On the palate, aromas of bush and soft, velvety tannins. ” 91 Wine Spectator Points:“ Rich style, with bouquet and aromas of cherries, plums, leather, earth and spices, accentuated by a sprinting acidity. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Drink it by 2020. ” 91 James Suckling Points:“ The character of ripe berries and chocolate. A little hazelnut. An assemblage of Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet and Syrah. ” 2013 Edition – 92 Parker Points; 92 James Suckling Points.