Le Sughere di Frassinello, a wine produced by Rocca di Frassinello, showcases the harmonious blend of Sangioveto, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. This Tuscan red boasts a generous, fruity bouquet hinting at plum and berries. Velvety in the mouth, it balances savory undertones with evocative notes of spices and licorice. The wine's intense ruby red colour and enduring finish reflect its three-year maturation in barriques and concrete vats. Its excellence and uniqueness have earned it numerous accolades and make it a superb companion for robust meat dishes. This wine encapsulates the artisanal spirit of Italian winemaking.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby colour, with a broad bouquet of red fruits. It has great substance in the mouth, with soft and round tannins and a long and enveloping finish

About the Winery

Located in the heart of the expansive Italian countryside is the enchanting Rocca di Frassinello winery. This impressive estate rests in Tuscan Maremma, notably one of Italy's most prestigious wine regions. Moreover, the winery is the remarkable intersection of two great wine cultures: Tuscan elegance and French savoir-faire, paving the way for a unique wine experience that beautifully merges Italian tradition with French innovation.

With a design constructed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, the winery itself is a spectacle to behold. Its intricate framework seamlessly integrates structure and landscape, maximizing grape exposure to the generous Italian sun, while also maintaining an indoor-outdoor flow, which is ideal for viticulture. This also ensures that the structures do not distract from the captivating charm of the surrounding vineyards.

The winery was initially crafted in collaboration with Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and Castellare di Castellina, two revered entities in the winery world. Thus, it stands as a symbol of international cooperation and coherence in the sphere of vino creation,

When it comes to the artwork, Rocca di Frassinello winery boasts labels curated by internationally acclaimed artists. Each wine they produce, be it the Baffonero, the Rocca di Frassinello, or the Le Sughere di Frassinello, has a design that is as exquisitely crafted as the wine within the bottle. Since their first harvest in 2004 from their now 90 hectares of land, each wine continues to garner positive global recognition.

Equally admirable is their commitment to 'sustainable farming'; as they strive to preserve the integrity of the environment whilst relentlessly advancing their viticultural practice. In sum, Rocca di Frassinello provides a captivating experience, celebrating the unique marriage of architectural beauty, environmental consciousness and the creation of truly mouth-watering wines.

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