Le Sughere di Frassinello 2016 Maremma, Toscana

Rocca Di Frassinello is a unique joint venture between Castellare and Domaines Barons de Rothschild-Lafite, the first partnership of its kind. The project couples Castellares experience in the growing and vinification of Sangiovese with Lafites experience in classic French varietals. Extensive research led to a site selection in the hills formed by the two sides of the old Aurelia in Monteregio di Massa Marittima. The first vineyards were planted on 17 acres in 2000; however, today, this successful project oversees almost 200 acres of vineyards in an unrivalled microclimate for native varietals.

Sughere di Frassinello is the second highest Rocca di Frassinello label, is a wine of great substance, in which Sangiovese and the international grape varieties of Cabernet and Merlot fuse for an ideal Italian-French creation. The 2009 was chosen as one of Wine Spectator’s Top 100 wines. A blend of  50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot, the wine aged for 9 months if 50% new French barriques. 


James Suckling scored this 91 points saying "A juicy red with cherries, chocolate and some orange character. Medium body, round tannins and a flavorful finish. Delicious aftertaste."


The Wine Spectator scored this 93 points saying "Wild rosemary, thyme and camphor aromas lead off, with concentrated flavors of blackberry and black currant. An iron edge sinks in as this unfolds to the long, staining finish. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2020 through 2032."