Frescobaldi
Giramonte
Red Blend from Tuscany, Italy
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R150 nationwide
Frescobaldi
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.
Description
Colour of a clear, bright ruby with slight purple shades. The ample bouquet combines intense fruity aromas of blueberry and black cherry with discreet spicy notes of black pepper and anise. Intriguing hints of toasted hazelnut and coffee endow this wine with a unique complexity. Soft, voluminous and captivating, in the mouth it develops its full potency thanks to a dense tannin structure. The finale is sharp and persistent.
Food Pairing
Ideal with all roasts, grills, and barbecues, and with sautéed fillets of beef, but try it with delicate cheeses as well.
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