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Description of the Rocca Di Frassinello Winery
Located in Tuscany, Domaine Rocca Di Frassinello is a unique project born from the collaboration between Castellare di Castellina in Italy and Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in France. This estate illustrates the perfect union between Tuscan know-how and Bordeaux excellence, producing wines which are not only respectful of their terroir but also marked by remarkable finesse and complexity.
Description of the Cuvée Le Sughere Di Frassinello
Sughere Di Frassinello is a captivating expression of the blend of traditional Tuscan and international grape varieties, including Sangioveto, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This cuvée is designed to reflect the unique terroir of Frassinello, with a focus on creating a wine that combines the structure and depth of Bordeaux grape varieties with the elegance and freshness of Tuscan grape varieties. Aged in barrels to enrich its complexity, Le Sughere Di Frassinello is a balanced wine, offering robustness and delicacy.
Aromas of the Cuvée
Sughere Di Frassinello is distinguished by a nose rich in ripe red fruits, such as cherry and blackberry, accompanied by spicy notes and noble wood. Aromas of tobacco, leather and cocoa blend harmoniously with fruity nuances, creating an olfactory profile that is both complex and attractive.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape varieties: Sangioveto, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Profile: A medium to full-bodied wine, with elegantly structured tannins and well-integrated acidity that brings freshness and liveliness. Sughere Di Frassinello is designed to age well, becoming more rounded and harmonious with time.
- Aging Potential: This wine has excellent aging potential, thanks to its robust tannin structure and its aromatic richness, allowing favorable evolution over several years.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Ideal with grilled red meat dishes, rich stews or mature cheeses. Sughere Di Frassinello is also an excellent companion for complex dishes such as game preparations or dishes cooked with aromatic herbs.
The little history of the country
Italy
Ah Italy, what a beautiful hedonistic country, people of the Dolce Vita, but what difficulty in understanding its wine organization! The key to understanding the naming system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous country because each region has its own naming system. Italy can, however, give wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, as well as bottles filled with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless and characterless wines which are sold under their most useful and commercially reputable name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco and many others... But let's talk a little history, viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times and it originated in Greece. The Etruscans would have planted vines and Greek immigrants would have improved and modified the grape varieties who subsequently called this country "Oenotria": the country of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life and certain regions already stood out for the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible testimony to their invasion. Today Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic areas. The northern mountains experience a fairly harsh mountain climate. The “middle of the boot” plain is the domain of the continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the "southern part of the Italian boot" the Mediterranean climate reigns with very hot and very dry summers without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In summary, Italy produces wines of great variety thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originate from their lands. It is a country just as complex as its wines which deserve to be explored!