Lamaione
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 18 years from the vintage release, as it develops greater complexity and silkiness with age.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-roasted lamb, grilled prime ribeye steak, and aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the historic CastelGiocondo estate in Montalcino, a fortress dating back to 1100, Lamaione is a powerful and elegant expression of 100% Merlot. First released in 1991, this pioneering Super Tuscan challenges the regional dominance of Sangiovese. The secret to its greatness lies in the single-vineyard Lamaione terroir, characterized by ancient, mineral-rich blue clay soils situated 300 meters above sea level. This unique soil retains moisture during hot Tuscan summers, allowing the Merlot grapes to ripen slowly and develop intense concentration. The wine is aged for approximately 24 months in French oak barriques, followed by further refinement in the bottle, resulting in a complex profile of dark bramble fruit, chocolate, sweet spices, and velvety, structured tannins.
🍾 wine.about_producer
With a legendary winemaking heritage spanning over 700 years and thirty generations, the Frescobaldi family stands as one of Tuscany's most prestigious and historic wine dynasties. Headquartered in Florence, the family manages an extraordinary portfolio of historic estates across Tuscany's finest terroirs, including Castello Nipozzano in Chianti Rufina, Tenuta Castiglioni, and CastelGiocondo in Montalcino. Their production philosophy seamlessly blends deep-rooted Tuscan traditions with modern viticultural innovation, focusing on expressing the unique microclimates of each estate. Frescobaldi is globally celebrated for its diverse and elegant portfolio, ranging from classic Sangiovese-based expressions like Nipozzano Riserva and Montesodi to opulent, internationally styled Super Tuscans such as Giramonte, Lamaione, and the iconic Luce.