The Vermentino 2022 from Rocca di Frassinello is a sunny and refined expression of Maremma Toscana. Born from the collaboration between Castellare di Castellina and Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), this white wine combines French stylistic elegance with the mineral strength of the Tuscan coast.
Rocca di Frassinello - Vermentino Maremma Toscana DOC 2022
The Vermentino 2022 from Rocca di Frassinello is a wine that captures the essence of the Tuscan coast: light, sapidity, and Mediterranean scrub. Cultivated on soils rich in skeleton and clay, it benefits from sea breezes that mitigate summer heat, preserving a vibrant freshness. The 2022 vintage, characterized by a hot summer, yielded excellent grape ripeness, resulting in a wine of good structure and great aromatic intensity. It's a Vermentino that isn't content with simplicity but seeks a complexity almost "like a great white," while maintaining that crisp, marine drinkability that makes it irresistible.
Sensory Profile In the glass, it presents a bright straw yellow with brilliant citrus reflections. The bouquet is an explosion of Mediterranean aromas: notes of yellow flowers, broom, and grapefruit zest stand out, accompanied by hints of aromatic herbs like rosemary and sage. A distinct mineral and briny trail emerges in the finish. On the palate, the entry is fresh and dynamic; the structure is solid, supported by an almost saline sapidity that gives rhythm and depth to the sip. The finish is persistent, clean, and leaves a pleasant citrus trail.
Winemaking and Aging Grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for about 15-20 days, to extract and preserve varietal aromatic precursors. The wine ages exclusively in steel on its fine lees for about 6 months, followed by a short rest in the bottle. This technical choice allows the freshness of the fruit and the typical minerality of the Maremma terroir to be maintained, while also imparting a pleasant softness.
Food Pairings An extremely versatile white, ideal for accompanying all types of seafood cuisine. It pairs magnificently with crustacean appetizers, fish tartare, spaghetti allo scoglio, and oven-baked fish with aromatic herbs. Also excellent with vegetable-based dishes, savory tarts, and fresh sheep's milk cheeses (young Pecorino Toscano). Thanks to its structure, it can also stand up well to delicate white meats such as lemon chicken.
Technical Data
Producer: Rocca di Frassinello
Wine: Maremma Toscana DOC
Vintage: 2022
Grape Variety: 100% Vermentino
Region: Tuscany (Maremma - Gavorrano)
Aging: Stainless steel only on fine lees
Alcohol Content: 13% - 13.5% Vol.
