{"product_id":"rocca-di-frassinello-merlot-baffonero-2020","title":"Rocca di Frassinello Merlot Baffonero 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaffonero by Rocca di Frassinello expresses the soul of Merlot in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma. Its aromatic profile weaves together notes of blackberry and blueberry with hints of vanilla, tobacco and coffee. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003efull-bodied and robust style\u003c\/strong\u003e, defined by a firm structure and \u003cstrong\u003edense, velvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. The balanced acidity supports a \u003cstrong\u003elong and persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting a natural and marked propensity for long ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Merlot originates in Gavorrano, an outstanding wine-growing area situated between Bolgheri and Scansano. The vines grow at ninety metres above sea level, trained using the spur-pruned cordon method with strict yield control. The \u003cstrong\u003eclay-schist soils\u003c\/strong\u003e are well-drained and rich in stones, characteristics that give depth to the sip. The local climate is tempered by the \u003cstrong\u003econstant Maestrale wind\u003c\/strong\u003e and a significant \u003cstrong\u003etemperature range\u003c\/strong\u003e, both crucial for slowing ripening and preserving the grapes' aromatic precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVineyard care is entirely manual, with rigorous \u003cstrong\u003eshoot selection\u003c\/strong\u003e and careful thinning to ensure perfect productive balance. Harvesting is done by hand at the beginning of September. In the winery, \u003cstrong\u003efermentation in steel and concrete\u003c\/strong\u003e precedes the complete malolactic fermentation. The subsequent maturation takes place in \u003cstrong\u003enew French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for fourteen months, a crucial phase for integrating the complex sensory profile. The process concludes with appropriate bottle ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1999 from the union between Castellare di Castellina and Domaines Barons de Rothschild-Lafite, \u003cstrong\u003eRocca di Frassinello\u003c\/strong\u003e blends Tuscan and French traditions in the heart of the Maremma. The Baffonero, named after the first vineyard at the foot of Renzo Piano's winery, is a very famous and intense \u003cstrong\u003elimited edition\u003c\/strong\u003e. This pure Merlot thrives between Bolgheri and Scansano on well-drained clay-schist soils, refreshed by the constant \u003cstrong\u003eMaestrale wind\u003c\/strong\u003e which, by slowing the ripening of the grapes, imparts complex aromas and extraordinary longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rocca di Frassinello","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44632156962987,"sku":"53657","price":214.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/rocca-di-frassinello-merlot-baffonero-2020_53657_1_caab6e86-0f76-4391-8a1e-45aea0292e21.webp?v=1773742855","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/rocca-di-frassinello-merlot-baffonero-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}