Bafforosso

Bafforosso

In honor of Luna Rossa and the passion it has aroused in Italy and beyond, we have issued this limited edition of Baffonero, naming it Bafforosso as a tribute to Luna Rossa dream. With the same spirit, Baffonero, the 100% Merlot by Rocca di Frassinello, a wine estate born in the Tuscan Maremma in a joint venture between Castellare di Castellina and Domain Baron de Rothschild-Lafite, officially launched the challenge to Masseto since the first vintage (2007).

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Tasting notes:

Intense ruby red. The nose is fruity with aromas reminiscent of various black fruits, in particular blackberries, blueberries and vanilla. In the glass, the aromatic component changes, evolving towards tobacco, chocolate and a slight hint of coffee. In the mouth it has a perceptible complexity. Full and robust with a freshness that makes it long and pleasing.

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Pairings:

Pairing is recommended with equally structured foods such as red meat stews and game, as well as sharp cheeses.

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Wine description

Grapes:

100% Merlot

Classification:

DOC Maremma Toscana

Vinification:

in steel, 15 days at controlled temperature (27°)

Duration of refinement before bottling:

24 months in barrique

Refinement in the bottle:

12 months

Vineyard altitude:

90 mt.

Soil type:

Medium mix with a rich skeleton

Training system:

Spurred cordon

Planting density:

5900

Grape yield per hectare:

25 Ql

Harvesting period:

First half of September

Fermentation tanks material:

Concrete

Type of wood:

French, 225 L barriques

 

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Awards and Rating

96/100

Robert Parker
95/100

95/100

94/100

94/100

3 Bicchieri

Super
3 Stelle

98/100
Miglior Rosso d'Italia

96/100

 

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Baffonero for Luna Rossa

There is a red thread between wine and sailing. During the 2021 America's Cup, for the second time, Luna Rossa challenged Team New Zealand putting a heavy strain on the defender. With the same spirit, Baffonero, the 100% Merlot by Rocca di Frassinello, a wine estate born in the Tuscan Maremma in a joint venture between Castellare di Castellina and Domain Baron de Rothschild-Lafite, officially launched the challenge to Masseto since the first vintage (2007). Comparing Baffonero and Masseto scores awarded to the first 10 vintages of both wines, Baffonero leads the competition. But Masseto is like Team New Zealand. In the last edition of the America’s Cup, thanks to the courage and the skills of Patrizio Bertelli, CEO of Prada, and Marco Tronchetti Provera, CEO of Pirelli, Luna Rossa has frightened Team New Zealand. In honor of Luna Rossa and the passion it has aroused in Italy and beyond, we have issued this limited edition of Baffonero, naming it Bafforosso as a tribute to Luna Rossa dream. The challenge continues.

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