The 2018 Rocca di Frassinello Proprietary Blend, a red wine from Tuscany, Italy, offers a robust and complex profile. This wine is a blend of Sangiovese (locally known as Sangioveto), Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and is produced by Rocca di Frassinello. With an alcohol content of 14.5%, it is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 92, describing it as "a rich, fruity red with plum, chocolate and walnut character." Suckling highlights that it is full-bodied with "lots of round tannins and a savory finish," noting that the new wood influence is prominent and suggesting that it will benefit from being cellared until after 2022 for optimal enjoyment. (jamessuckling.com, 7/28/2020)

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate gave the 2018 Rocca di Frassinello an excellent score of 94. The review praises it as the headline wine of the estate, crafted from the best fruit selection. According to the review, this wine is "a darkly concentrated expression with dark plum, bitter chocolate, spice, leather and cured tobacco." It is highlighted for its concentration and savory qualities that showcase the richness and textural structure typical of a classic Tuscan red. (Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 1/15/2021)

Vinous also rated the wine at 94, with Antonio Galloni describing it as "a bold, exotic wine." Galloni notes the presence of "ripe red cherry, kirsch, cinnamon and rose petal," adding that it is "plush fruit and silky tannins" enhance its appeal. Over time, hints of "sweet pipe tobacco, cedar and mint" emerge, lending it a "striking inner perfume and sweetness." He describes the 2018 vintage as "decidedly racy." (Vinous, 1/1/2021)

In summary, the 2018 Rocca di Frassinello Proprietary Blend is a notable Tuscan red that has garnered high praise for its rich, concentrated flavors and aromatic complexity. It is recommended to allow some aging for the wine to fully integrate its components and achieve its best expression.