Giramonte

Ideal with all roasts, grills, and barbecues, and with sautéed fillets of beef, but try it with delicate cheeses as well.

2012 was characterised by high temperatures during the summer season and limited rainfall. The particularly dry weather was favourable for the harmonious development of the Sangiovese and the Merlot. The harvest took place over several days and the grapes picked remained in perfectly healthy condition to the last cluster. As for the climate data of the period, we recorded higher than average temperatures on the estate. In spite of the restricted rainfall, the clay soils were able to hold the water, gradually purveying freshness and potency to the grapes.

6 months in new barriques and 6 in bottles.

The Marchesi de' Frescobaldi is one of Italy's oldest wineries with a history dating to the 1300s. The family has included medieval knights bankers lawyers and patrons of the arts. The Marchesi de' Frescobaldi is one of the most significant wine producers in Italy with nine estates—and roughly 2 500 acres—in Tuscany. The family has been growing wine since the late 19th century when they became the first in Tuscany to import and plant French vine cuttings. Because they have been producing wines for more than 700 years to experience Frescobaldi is to glimpse the history of Florence from the Middle Ages to the present day. Wine Spectator has ranked many of their offerings in the 90s and their wines are consistently listed in the magazine's Top 100 Wines of the Year encouraging wine enthusiasts from around the globe to become familiar with some of Italy's finest wines.