Wine Selection
Rocca di Frassinello Le Sughere (IGT) 2017 (Italy: Maremma) (ID# 1218)
| Name | Rocca di Frassinello Le Sughere (IGT) 2017 (ID# 1218) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varietal | Blend | |||
| Region | Italy: Maremma | |||
| Notes | "Tar, pine resin and eucalyptus aromas are countered by massive blackberry and black currant fruit in this complex, assertive red, with a generous dose of toasty oak. Beefy tannins match the fruit but sit apart for now. Try now for a ride on the wild side, or age short-term. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot." (Wine Spectator) | |||
Additional Notes "The 2017 Le Sughere di Frassinello is a racy, pliant wine that captures all of the natural radiance of the year. Super-ripe red fruit, hard candy, menthol, licorice, plum, espresso and dried flowers all flesh out nicely in the glass. Best of all, the 2017 will drink well right out of the gate." (Vinous) "A bold, spicy wine that shows dried oregano, burnt blackberries, tar and incense. Despite the initial heady impression, the palate is finely woven and precise, framing grainy tannins. Nevertheless, the finish is quite robust and decadent. Drink from 2021." (James Suckling) |
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| Price | $32.99 |
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| Scores | Press* | Points | Other | Gold Star |
| WS: | 92 pts | Smart Buys | ||
| JS: | 92 pts | |||
| VIN: | 90 pts | |||
| Other | ABV% | Body | Oak | Bio/Natural/Org/Sus |
| 14.5 | Full | Light | ||
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DEC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
VIN = Vinous
WA = Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)
WE = Wine Enthusiast
WS = Wine Spectator
W&S = Wine & Spirits Magazine