Santa Maria
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2034
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Tuscan pasta with wild boar ragù, grilled pork chops seasoned with rosemary, and medium-aged cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Frescobaldi family's Tenuta Ammiraglia estate in the coastal Maremma region of southern Tuscany, Santa Maria is a vibrant expression of Morellino di Scansano. The estate itself is a marvel of modern architecture, designed to resemble a sleek vessel sailing towards the nearby Tyrrhenian Sea. This maritime influence is crucial to the wine's character; warm, sun-drenched days are tempered by cooling sea breezes, allowing the Sangiovese (locally known as Morellino) and a small portion of Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen perfectly while retaining refreshing acidity. Vinified entirely in stainless steel to preserve its bright, primary fruit character, Santa Maria captures the wild, untamed spirit of the Tuscan coast with notes of fresh red cherry, plum, and subtle Mediterranean herbs.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Sangiovese