What kind of wine is Toscana Rosso 'Mormoreto' 2022 - Frescobaldi

The Toscana Rosso 'Mormoreto' 2022 - Frescobaldi is an elegant and intense red wine, born in the heart of Tuscany, within the historic estate of Castello di Nipozzano, in Chianti Rufina. This wine represents the most refined expression of the Tuscan terroir, where soil, altitude, and microclimate combine to create a product of extraordinary personality.

It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, varietals that have found a perfect balance with the hilly terrain of Rufina over time. The result is a full-bodied, harmonious wine with a decisive character, capable of combining elegance and structure in every sip.

Vintage Details

The 2022 vintage was characterized by balanced climatic conditions, with warm summers but cool nights that ensured optimal phenolic ripening of the grapes. The harvest was carried out selectively, cluster by cluster, to preserve the quality and aromatic integrity of the fruits. All of this contributed to creating a wine of great balance, with precise tannins and a complex yet harmonious aromatic profile.

Winemaking and Aging

After harvesting, the grapes are vinified separately to enhance the characteristics of each varietal. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, followed by a maceration (a phase in which the skins remain in contact with the must to extract color and aromas) of about 20 days.

Aging continues for approximately 24 months in first and second-passage French oak barriques, followed by bottle refinement which further enriches the wine's structure and rounds out its tannins, preparing it for a long evolution over time.

Tasting Notes

Color

Visually, the Toscana Rosso 'Mormoreto' 2022 - Frescobaldi presents a deep ruby red color, with garnet reflections that anticipate its complexity and potential longevity.

Nose

The bouquet is broad and refined: notes of ripe black fruits, blackberries, and currants emerge, followed by spicy and balsamic hints with touches of vanilla, cocoa, and sweet tobacco. The overall impression is harmonious and inviting to taste.

Palate

On the palate, it is structured and enveloping, with soft yet well-defined tannins. The freshness perfectly balances the power of the sip, delivering a long and persistent finish, where nuances of ripe fruit and sweet spices return.

Food Pairings for Toscana Rosso 'Mormoreto' 2022 - Frescobaldi

This wine finds its best expression with Tuscan cuisine and rich, flavorful dishes. Perfect to accompany:

• Grilled or braised red meats
• Game dishes, such as wild boar or pheasant
• Aged cheeses of medium to long maturity
• Pasta dishes with rich ragù, particularly meat or mushroom-based

Its elegance also makes it ideal for accompanying an important dinner or for being enjoyed on its own, as a meditation wine.

Storage and Aging: How to Store Toscana Rosso 'Mormoreto' 2022 - Frescobaldi

The Toscana Rosso 'Mormoreto' 2022 - Frescobaldi is a wine destined for long evolution. It can be stored for many years, progressively developing fascinating tertiary notes.

It is recommended to store it in a cool and dark environment, at a constant temperature of around 14-16°C, with controlled humidity and the bottle kept horizontally to keep the cork consistently moist.

Served at around 18°C, after a brief decanting, it best expresses its complexity and Tuscan elegance.