Vineyards in Maremma Toscana DOC

Rocca di Frassinello ★ 4.6

Maremma Toscana DOC and Toscana IGTSangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Vermentino90 haFounded 2005Castellare di Castellina (Paolo Panerai) in joint venture with Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)Winemaker Carlo FerriniMaremma Toscana DOC

Joint venture between Castellare di Castellina and Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), housed in a Renzo Piano-designed cellar at Gavorrano. Baffonero, a 100% Merlot, is the prestige bottling.

Tasting: Tours of the Renzo Piano-designed cellar, vineyard walks and tasting flights by reservation; the cellar's underground barrel hall is a destination in itself.

Signature wines: rocca-di-frassinello, rocca-di-frassinello-baffonero, rocca-di-frassinello-le-sughere

Scores: Wine Advocate 95 (2018), Vinous 94 (2018)

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