The first label, le grand vin according to Bordeaux classification, the ultimate expression of the Italian-French project. A wine that manages to combine strength, intensity, elegance, with soft tannins that make it round in the mouth. Successful at the highest level since the first vintage, that of 2004. A wine for great competition, according to Christian Le Sommer, the winemaker at Les Domaines Baron de Rothschild-Lafite, who made it together with Alessandro Cellai. Intense ruby red with garnet highlights. On the nose it is fruity with a nice spiciness. In the mouth, the taste is deep, yet lively and with good balance. A wine that manages to combine strength, intensity and elegance, with soft tannins that make it round in the mouth.
Name | Rocca di Frassinello Maremma Toscana Rosso 2017 |
Type | Still red |
Classification |
DOC Maremma Toscana Red
|
Year | 2017 |
Format | 0.75 l Standard |
Country |
Italy
|
Region | Tuscany |
Grape varieties | 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 60% Sangiovese |
Location | Municipality of production: Gavorrano (GR) |
Climate | Vineyard elevation: 90 meters above sea level. |
Soil composition. | Medium mixture rich in skeleton. |
Training system | Spurred cordon |
No. of plants per hectare | 5900 |
Yield per hectare | 55 q. |
Harvest | First half of September. |
Fermentation temperature | 27 C° |
Fermentation period | 15 days. |
Vinification | Fermentation tank material: temperature-controlled steel. Vinification in steel. Malolactic fermentation.: carried out. |
Aging | In French oak barriques of 225 liters 80% new. 11 months of aging in bottle. |
Grade alcohol | 14.50% by volume |
Production vintage | 25,000 bottles |