Features
Name:
Ornello Maremma Toscana DOC 2019 Rocca di Frassinello
Terrain:
Clayey
Winery
The Rocca di Frassinello winery was born from a very simple idea, that of replicating the Castellare di Castellina model of excellence in a new territory, the center of Maremma. This is an area incredibly suited for the cultivation of vines; it is included in the municipalities of Gavorrano and Roccastrada. It was there that the first, and to date only, Italian-French joint venture project for wine production took shape. The agreement between Castellare and Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite, i.e., the most famous wine signature of France and the world, envisioned from the outset bringing together Castellare's expertise in the cultivation and winemaking of Tuscany's princely varietal, Sangioveto, and Lafite's expertise in classic French varietals, Cabernet, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Shiraz.
Rocca di Frassinello's wines are all blends except for Baffonero-a challenger to Masseto in the spirit of America's Cup, the most famous Italian wine of our friends Marchesi Frescobaldi, owners of Ornellaia-which is 100% merlot. Exactly the opposite of Castellare di Castellina's philosophy where native grape varieties are not made blended with international ones. The first official vintage was 2004 with about 130 thousand bottles produced.
Description
Ornello Maremma Toscana DOC 2019 from Rocca di Frassinello winery is a red wine made from Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah grapes, harvested exclusively by hand. Created as a tribute to the cowboys who remain the symbol of the land of Maremma, strong and elegant at the same time.
Ornello (named after the wood), is the long pointed stick, with which cattle are still moved. It is a full and rich wine, yet maintains the elegance and freshness typical of Rocca di Frassinello wines.
Organoleptic characteristics:
It has a deep ruby red color. The nose shows balsamic and roasted coffee notes. In the mouth of perfect balance with soft and velvety tannins.
Storage time:
5 years
Vinification
It takes place traditionally in temperature-controlled steel.
Acknowledgements
2019 Robert Parker 92/100
2019 Vinous 93/100
2019 James Suckling 91/100
2019 Wine Spectator 91/100
