Rocca Di Frassinello Bianco
75cl
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13.5% Vol
A harmonious and silky yet floral wine from Rocca di Frassinello. Made from Vermentino grapes, this beautiful wine is rich in floral aromas, citrus notes, and with a mineral component to give flavor to the finish.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Taste
The nose has a delicate hint of white flowers, with citrus notes that give the wine great freshness. It has a balanced taste, well supported by the acidity and the mineral component which make it savory and persistent.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
100% Vermentino
Maturation
Aging of 10 months in barrique and 2 months in bottle.
Alcohol %
13.5%
Country
Italy
Region/AOC
Tuscany
Producer
Rocca di Frassinello
Food Matching
Food Matching
A versatile white, suitable for grilled fish, shellfish, white meats.
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
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