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Rocca di Frassinello Bianco

by Rocca di Frassinello · Tuscany, Italy

Appellation
Maremma ToscanaDOC
Type
White
Grapes
100% Vermentino
Vineyard
Selected, hand-harvested bunches from estate vineyards in Gavorrano
Line
Rocca di Frassinello Grand Cru
Vintages
2021 technical sheet
Rocca di FrassinelloTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Made from selected Vermentino bunches grown in estate vineyards at Gavorrano. The vineyards lie at 90 m a.s.l. on medium-textured soil rich in skeletal material, including calcareous marl and galestro. Cool, persistent breezes from the nearby Tyrrhenian Sea influence the site. Vines are trained to spurred cordon at 5,900 plants/ha, with a yield of 55 q/ha. The best bunches are carefully selected and picked by hand.

Grapes

100% Vermentino.

Vinification

Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation is completed.

Ageing

Kept on the lees in stainless steel for 10 months to build structure and personality, followed by four months in bottle.

Technical data

Maremma Toscana DOC. Available in a 0.75 L format.

Tasting profile

A full, silky and harmonious white with delicate white flowers and white fruit, citrus notes and a clearly mineral dimension. Its acidity and minerality provide freshness, savoury definition and persistence. The wine combines structure with balance and can continue developing in bottle for several years.

Serving and pairing

A versatile match for grilled fish, shellfish and white meats.

Vintage notes

The 2021 season began with prolonged dry conditions, making the preservation of acidity and freshness a central challenge. A sharp fall in night-time temperatures after the first week of September allowed the grapes to complete ripening successfully, resulting in an overall positive vintage.