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Baffonero 2011 150cl

DOC | Maremma Toscana | Tuscany | Italy
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Critics scores
93 Wine Spectator
A deeply colored, black currant-, cedar- and spice-flavored red, with fresh acidity and mouthcoating tannins. Elegant and balanced, with fine length and dimension on the vibrant finish. Merlot. Best from 2015 through 2020. 250 cases made.
17 Rene Gabriel
Merlot. Mittleres Rubin-Granat. Trocken-süsses, leicht kompottig wirkendes Bouquet, kleine, rote Beeren, etwas helles Leder, zeigt Konzentration. Strenger, muskulöser Gaumen, es gibt da eine gewisse Tannin-Säureverbindung welche den Wein hart macht. Wo ist das Fett? Er wird noch etwas zulegen können, mischt aber nicht ganz bei der oberen Liga mit. 17/20 trinken – 2024
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Rocca di Frassinello
The vinous project, Rocca di Frassinello represents the first and up until now, only joint-venture between an Italian and French producer. The key players, the characteristic Castellare di Castellina of Chianti, and the wine-producing superstar, Domaines Barons de Rothschild of the celebrated Bordeaux Château Lafite-Rothschild, built this Maremma based estate quite recently. With the first vintages released in the early 2000s, the 500-hectare property consists of 80-hectares under vine. Combining the broad viticultural expertise of both estates, Castellare di Castellina’s use of the typical Tuscan grape, Sangioveto, and Domaines Barons de Rothschild’s use of the French staple varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Shiraz – Rocca di Frassinello produces several high-caliber wines. Rivaling the best of Italy and France, the top wine, Rocca di Frassinello has even become one of the leading competitors against Italy’s most famous, Masseto. This Maremma based winery, in the municipality of Gavorrano is an icon, a true extension of both the Italian and French wine-making talents.