Rocca di Frassinello Ornello
75 cl
This is a classic dry, medium-bodied Italian style of wine with black fruits, spice and roasted coffee notes. Intense and flavourful with smooth tannins, balanced acidity and elegant earthy finish. Perfect paired with a charcuterie board, steak or tomato based ravioli.
This is a classic dry, medium-bodied Italian style of wine with black fruits, spice and roasted coffee notes. Intense and flavourful with smooth tannins, balanced acidity and elegant earthy finish. Perfect paired with a charcuterie board, steak or tomato based ravioli.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Aromas of black cherries, damsons, blackberry, leather and vanilla |
Palate | Dry and medium bodied with well balanced acidity, intense flavours of black cherries, blackberries, blueberry jam, vanilla, stewed fruits, coffee and warm spices. Complex with a long persistent finish. |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75 cl |
Grape Variety | 40% Sangioveto, 20% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot |
Maturation | 50% of wine aged in stainless steel, 50% aged in French oak for 6 months |
Alcohol % | 14 |
Estate/Producer | Rocca di Frassinello |
Country | Italy |
Region/AOC | Tuscany |
Vintage | 2018 |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drinking very well now, but will also age for 5-10 years |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | Wine Spectator -90 Points James Suckling - 92 Points Robert Parker - 92 Points |