Toscana IGT Rosato Alìe 2023 Ammiraglia Frescobaldi 75 cl

Description

History

The history of the Frescobaldi family in Tuscany is often the history of Tuscany itself; tradition and roots date back as far as 1300, when Dino Frescobaldi, a poet friend of Dante Alighieri, gave him back the first seven cantos of the Divine Comedy, thus allowing him to complete the work. More or less in the same period the family acquired some estates in Chianti and began producing and marketing wine. Many centuries later, around 1855, they were the ones who planted some international vines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay right here in Tuscany. 1900 was a century of great revolution for Italian agriculture and consequently also for the company; Production methods will be innovated and new possessions acquired thanks to the wise guidance of Vittorio, Ferdinando and Leonardo Frescobaldi. Today the baton has been passed to Lamberto Frescobaldi, member of the thirtieth generation of the family, who, thanks to the knowledge acquired, manages the family heritage. Tenuta dell’Ammiraglia is located in Magliano in Toscana, in the Maremma area. It was designed thanks to the skills of Piero Sartogo and is one of the family’s most innovative estates and a place of design and architectural style, as well as obviously perfect integration with the surrounding environment and the agriculture of the area.

Grapes used

Vermentino

Syrah

Production method

The grapes are transported to the cellar and the premises of the estate immediately after the harvest, still fresh and intact. The secret of this product is the extremely soft pressing of the grapes in the absence of oxygen; this allows the freshness and integrity of the aromas to remain perfectly intact. The wine then ferments in stainless steel containers and undergoes a short 4-month refinement on the fine lees before actual bottling. After a month in the bottle, the wine is ready to be placed on the market.

Alcohol content

12%

Tasting notes

It appears peach blossom pink in colour. On the nose there are immediately notes of peach and peach flowers, mandarin, rose petals and a reference to black pepper and marine notes. On the palate it is soft, enveloping, characterized by an extraordinary freshness and savory notes.

Possible combinations

Alìe Frescobaldi is perfect as an aperitif on a warm summer/spring evening. Perfectly balanced between freshness and aromas, it goes perfectly with dishes based on delicate fish and tomato, or with platters of mixed cold cuts and delicate, creamy cheeses.