Rocca di Frassinello 2005
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Rocca di Frassinello 2005
Red Wine from Tuscany, Italy
winemaker's notes:
Intense ruby red, soft, silky with lots of floral flavors (typical of Sangiovese), nice hints of red berries and cherries and elegant notes of vanilla and milk chocolate. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a round, medium finish. It pairs well with all red meat dishes and mature cheeses.
critical acclaim:
"The estate's top bottling, the 2005 Rocca di Frassinello, is 60% Sangioveto, 20% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in French oak. It opens with gorgeous aromatics that waft from the glass, inviting the taster to discover the wine’s layered expression of crushed flowers, raspberries, spices and sweet toasted oak. This feminine wine reveals a restrained style of winemaking. It offers outstanding length and balance, although like all wines in this vintage, the tannins are a bit of an issue. Still, all things considered, this is a fine, polished effort from Rocca di Frassinello. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."
91 Points
The Wine Advocate
"Shows beautiful aromas of blackberry and vanilla, with a hint of chocolate. Full-bodied, with toasty oak, chewy tannins and a medium finish. Chewy. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best after 2008. 5,000 cases made."
90 Points
Wine Spectator
"A sophisticated blend of Merlot, Cabernet and Sangioveto from the newly inaugurated Frassinello winery designed by architect Renzo Piano. It has deeply etched oak tones over blueberry and forest berry. The close is fresh and crisp with very good length."
90 Points
Wine Enthusiast
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