In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, violet, graphite, sweet pepper

Palate: dark plum, iron, espresso, wild herbs

Pure Cabernet Franc Bolgheri Superiore from Antinori, the estate's single-varietal showcase from a 4-hectare parcel.

What it pairs with

  • Roast rack of lamb with rosemary
    Cabernet Franc's herbal lift mirrors rosemary.
  • Aged Pecorino with chestnut honey
    Sweet umami amplifies the wine's depth.
  • Truffle-shaved game
    Iron-graphite meets truffle.

History

Matarocchio is Antinori's pure Cabernet Franc Bolgheri Superiore, first released 2007 from a 4-hectare single parcel.

  1. 2007 — First Matarocchio vintage

Facts

Producer
Tenuta Guado al Tasso
Grapes
Cabernet Franc (100%)
Classification
Bolgheri Superiore DOC
Oak
22 months in French oak barriques, predominantly new
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 200 to 350 at retail
Drinking window
10 to 25 from vintage
First vintage
2007

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 97 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2021)
  • Vinous 96 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2021)

Tags

cabernet franc cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid iconic mood bold mood contemplative occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat pairs with truffles price luxury single vineyard still red
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