Massovivo Ammiraglia Vermentino

Massovivo is the ideal accompaniment to fish and shellfish, timbales, and vegetarian first courses.

The 2019 growing season varied greatly. After a harsh, dry winter, the vines began growing very early, starting in March. A cold, rainy period followed, which slightly slowed the growth of the vines but resulted in the water reserves being restored in preparation for what was to be a hot, and on some days extremely hot, summer. The vineyards reacted well and when it came time to harvest, the grapes were in excellent physiological shape. The excellent weather conditions during summer resulted in very healthy grapes with superb phenolic ripeness and exquisite aromas.

The wine was aged on fine lees, followed by further ageing in the bottle.

Once harvested, the grapes were quickly transported to the cellar. Here, the first step of the production phase is soft and gentle pressing. Next, the musts obtained undergo a cold static decanting process for approximately 12 hours, imbuing them with even more refinement and elegance. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature.

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.