2015 Rocca di Frassinello Proprietary Blend

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WS 93 JS 90 WE 90
WS 93

Wine Spectator, July 2017

Aromas and flavors of mineral, black cherry, blackberry and tar highlight this rich, vibrant red. The tannins are well-integrated. Extends nicely on the finish. Sangioveto, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2018...
JS 90

jamessuckling.com, August 2017

This is a little cooked with light raisin, treacle tart and chocolate character. Full body, chewy and flavorful. A little overdone but I still like it.
WE 90

Wine Enthusiast, April 2018

Made with 60% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, this offers aromas of black currant, underbrush and green peppercorn. The juicy palate offers dried black cherry, tobacco and ground black pepper alongside...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Vintage 2015
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2015 Rocca di Frassinello Proprietary Blend is a red wine hailing from Tuscany, Italy. This wine, produced by Rocca di Frassinello, is a blend of three varietals: 60% Sangiovese (referred to as Sangioveto in some reviews), 20% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has an alcohol content of 14.5% and is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

Wine Spectator awarded this wine a commendable score of 93 points, describing it as "rich" and "vibrant" with aromas and flavors of "mineral, black cherry, blackberry and tar". The review highlights that the tannins are "well-integrated" and that the wine "extends nicely on the finish". According to the publication, this wine is best enjoyed between 2018 and 2025, and 4,166 cases were produced.

Wine Enthusiast provided a slightly lower score of 90 points, but still praised the wine for its complexity. The review notes that the wine offers "aromas of black currant, underbrush and green peppercorn." On the palate, it presents "dried black cherry, tobacco and ground black pepper" with "fine-grained tannins". Reviewer Kerin O’Keefe emphasized the juicy character of this blend.

James Suckling also gave the wine 90 points, though his review hints at a different profile. He describes it as having a "little cooked" quality with notes of "light raisin, treacle tart and chocolate character". Suckling mentions that the wine is "full-bodied" and "chewy", acknowledging that it is "a little overdone" but still to his liking.

In summary, the 2015 Rocca di Frassinello Proprietary Blend is a robust and complex wine with a blend of rich flavors and well-integrated tannins. It has received favorable reviews across the board, with Wine Spectator notably giving it an excellent score of 93 points. This wine is ideal for those who appreciate a rich, vibrant red with a variety of nuanced flavors.