Lamaione
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb, grilled prime ribeye steak, and aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
With a storied viticultural heritage dating back over 700 years to the early 14th century, Frescobaldi stands as one of Tuscany's most historic and revered aristocratic wine dynasties. Headquartered in Florence, the Frescobaldi family oversees a prestigious collection of iconic estates across Tuscany's premier terroirs, including Castello Nipozzano in Chianti Rùfina, Tenuta CastelGiocondo in Montalcino, Tenuta Castiglioni, and the renowned Tenuta Luce. The house is dedicated to celebrating the authentic diversity of Tuscan landscapes through sustainable viticulture and meticulous cellar craftsmanship. Their expansive, critically acclaimed portfolio spans classic Sangiovese benchmarks such as Nipozzano Riserva and Montesodi to world-renowned Super Tuscans like Giramonte and Lamaione.