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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2027 to 2042.
vintage10 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2017 | 97/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2017 | 96/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
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
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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.
How to serve Matarocchio
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast rack of lamb with rosemary, Aged Pecorino with chestnut honey, Truffle-shaved game. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Matarocchio is Antinori's pure Cabernet Franc Bolgheri Superiore, first released 2007 from a 4-hectare single parcel.
- 2007: First Matarocchio vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta Guado al Tasso · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Matarocchio
What does Matarocchio taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, violet, graphite, sweet pepper. On the palate, dark plum, iron, espresso, wild herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Pure Cabernet Franc Bolgheri Superiore from Antinori, the estate's single-varietal showcase from a 4-hectare parcel.
When should I drink Matarocchio?
Drink 10 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Matarocchio?
Roast rack of lamb with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Pecorino with chestnut honey and Truffle-shaved game. Cabernet Franc's herbal lift mirrors rosemary.
What grapes are in Matarocchio?
The blend is Cabernet Franc (100%). The wine is classified as Bolgheri Superiore DOC.
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