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Description of the Rocca Di Frassinello Winery
Domaine Rocca Di Frassinello, located in Maremma Tuscany, is a joint venture between the prestigious Italian house Castellare di Castellina and Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) of France. This estate is famous for its innovative marriage of Tuscan and Bordeaux viticultural techniques, producing wines that fully express the unique characteristics of their terroir while offering unrivaled elegance and sophistication.
Description of the Cuvée Rosso
The Cuvée Rosso from Rocca Di Frassinello is a vibrant example of the harmony between the Sangioveto, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties. This red wine is the result of a meticulous blend that aims to highlight the best of each variety. Partly aged in oak barrels, Rosso combines the aromatic richness and tannic structure of great Tuscan wines with a modern and accessible approach.
Aromas of the Cuvée
Rosso offers a complex aromatic bouquet with dominant notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, intertwined with touches of vanilla and cedar provided by the aging in wood. Undertones of leather and gentle spices add additional depth, making this wine both engaging and deeply satisfying.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape varieties: Sangioveto, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Profile: A medium to high bodied wine, with ripe, well-integrated tannins and refreshing acidity. Rosso is designed to offer impeccable balance and a long, pleasant finish, making it an excellent choice for both immediate consumption and moderate aging.
- Aging Potential: Although delicious when young, this wine has the potential to age elegantly, allowing flavors to meld and flourish with time.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Ideal to accompany red meat dishes such as roasts or grilled meats, as well as robust pasta dishes and mature cheeses. Rosso is also a great choice for festive meals, where it can really shine and complement a wide variety of flavors.
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!