750ml Frescobaldi Mormoreto Super Toscano Red Wine (Alpiste)

750ml Frescobaldi Mormoreto Super Toscano Red Wine (Alpiste)

Additional Information

Size / Format: Bottle = 750 ml

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Style: Super Tuscan

Brand: Frescobaldi

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Vintage: 2015

Quantity per Box: 6

Scores: 92 (2015) WS

Appellation / Subregion: I.G.T

Product Description

Sommelier Comments by Randall Calderón Chacón: Mormoreto is the name of the estate where the vineyards are located, which were planted in 1976. These vines have an average age of 20 years (with some over a century old) and are situated in the Castello di Nipozzano area, in Pelago – Rùfina.

Highlights:

• A worthy representative of the innovative Italian concept known as Super Tuscans.
• It commands attention with its great depth, opulence, and finesse.
• Produced by the renowned Marchesi de Frescobaldi winery, which boasts over 700 years of experience in the art of fine winemaking.

Raw Materials and Ingredients

Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Cabernet Franc 30%, Sangiovese 30%, and Petit Verdot 10%.

Origin

Pelago – Rùfina (Tuscany) – Italy.

Aging

French Oak, 24 months.

Nose

Aromatic and complex. Red fruits at the start, followed by notes of black fruits such as blackberries and black cherries. Subsequently, it offers delicate notes of prune, vanilla, cocoa, and roasted espresso.

Palate

Gentle entry. It unfolds an elegant range of sensations. Freshness, fine tannins, fills the mouth with its harmony and smooth texture, very well integrated with the structure that persists until the pleasant finish.

Optional Pairings

Pasta (intense flavors), pork, game, lamb, red meats, and aged cheeses.