Rocca Di Frassinello Baffonero DOC
Country
Italy
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
Tuscany
Grape Variety
Merlot
vintage
2017 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Alcohol
14%
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
Medium
Medium
Medium
Tannin
High
High
High
2017 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
Baffonero takes its name from a 100% Merlot vineyard. It was one of the first vineyards to be planted at Rocca di Frassinello. The company was born from a joint venture between Castellare di Castellina and Domaines Baron de Rothschild-Lafite, the most famous chateau in the world. The Baffonero vineyard lies below the winery designed by Renzo Piano, on terrain with perfect exposure.
*** WOODEN CASE FOR 6 BOTTLES
Profile
Grape Blended
100% Merlot
Palate
The complexity is immediately apparent to the palate with a fullness that remains throughout the tasting. Full, vigorous, fresh and extremely enjoyable.
Colour
A deep ruby red colour.
Aroma
An explosion of fruit with an unending range of black fruits, in particular blackberry and blueberry wrapped in a soft veil of vanilla. In the glass the aromatic components evolve towards tob
Palate
The complexity is immediately apparent to the palate with a fullness that remains throughout the tasting. Full, vigorous, fresh and extremely enjoyable.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
:Cured Meat
:Pasta
Product details
Tasting notes
Intense ruby red. The nose is fruity with aromas reminiscent of various black fruits, in particular blackberries, blueberries and vanilla. In the glass, the aromatic component changes, evolving towards tobacco, chocolate and a slight hint of coffee. In the mouth it has a perceptible complexity. Full and robust with a freshness that makes it long and pleasing.
