2016 Rocca di Frassinello Maremma Toscana Baffonero DOC

 214,00 NO VAT (private collection)

The 2016 Baffonero (100% Merlot) is a polished, elegant wine that also avoids some of the excesses of previous years. In 2016, Baffonero is perfumed and light on its feet. All it needs is a bit more persistence through to the finish. Perhaps that will develop with time in bottle. Today, the 2016 impresses for its balance and sense of poise. This is a very pretty Baffonero.

Antonio Galloni. Tasting date: July 2018   93 pts
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Baffonero takes its name from a vineyard, 100% Merlot, that was one of the first to be planted at Rocca di Frassinello. The company was born of a joint venture between Castellare di Castellina and Domaines Baron de Rothschild-Lafite, the most famous chateau in the world. The Baffonero vineyard lies below the winery designed by Renzo Piano, on terrain with perfect exposure

Intense ruby red. The nose is fruity with aromas reminiscent of various black fruits, in particular blackberries, blueberries and vanilla. In the glass, the aromatic component changes, evolving towards tobacco, chocolate and a slight hint of coffee. In the mouth it has a perceptible complexity. Full and robust with a freshness that makes it long and pleasing.

 

Additional information

Vintage

2016

Begin consume

2029

End Consume

2038

Size

750ml

Color

Red

Variety

merlot

Closure

Cork

Alcohol % vol.

14 to 15%

Category

Dry

Producer

Rocca di Frassinello

Designation

Baffonero

Vineyard

Unknown

Country

Italy

Region

Tuscany

Sub-Region

Maremma

Appellation

Maremma Toscana

Typification

Private (Wine from a private collection – invoice without VAT)

SKU 3273936
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