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
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Lasagna alla bolognese
Mid-weight blend for meat lasagna. -
Margherita pizza
Bright acid refreshes tomato. -
Pici al ragu
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Hand-rolled pici with Sangiovese-led blend.
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.
- 2003 — First Le Sughere vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Rocca di Frassinello
- 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
Scores
- Wine Advocate 90 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
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.