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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2023 to 2030.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, graphite, wild herbs
Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco
Rocca di Frassinello's accessible Sangiovese-Bordeaux Maremma DOC, the estate's second wine.
What it pairs with
- Lasagna alla bolognese Mid-weight blend for meat lasagna.More wines for pasta with ragù →
- Margherita pizza Bright acid refreshes tomato.More wines for pizza →
- Pici al ragu Hand-rolled pici with Sangiovese-led blend.More wines for pasta with ragù →Find pici al ragu on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Le Sughere di Frassinello
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Lasagna alla bolognese, Margherita pizza, Pici al ragu. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Le Sughere is Rocca di Frassinello's second wine, in continuous production since 2003.
- 2003First Le Sughere vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Rocca di Frassinello · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (60%), Merlot (30%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
- Classification
- Maremma Toscana DOC
- Oak
- 10 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Le Sughere di Frassinello
What does Le Sughere di Frassinello taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, graphite, wild herbs. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Rocca di Frassinello's accessible Sangiovese-Bordeaux Maremma DOC, the estate's second wine.
When should I drink Le Sughere di Frassinello?
Drink 3 to 10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Le Sughere di Frassinello?
Lasagna alla bolognese is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Margherita pizza and Pici al ragu. Mid-weight blend for meat lasagna.
What grapes are in Le Sughere di Frassinello?
The blend is Sangiovese (60%), Merlot (30%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%). The wine is classified as Maremma Toscana DOC.
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