Toscana Gorgona Rosso
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 8 years from the vintage release, allowing its vibrant coastal acidity and unique mineral character to show at their finest.
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Roasted game birds, grilled lamb chops infused with Mediterranean herbs, or aged Tuscan pecorino cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Frescobaldi's Gorgona Rosso is born from a remarkable social and viticultural partnership on the island of Gorgona, the smallest island of the Tuscan Archipelago and home to Europe's last active penal colony. Since 2012, Frescobaldi agronomists and enologists have worked hand-in-hand with inmates, teaching them professional viticulture to aid their rehabilitation and societal reintegration. This rare red wine is crafted primarily from Sangiovese and Vermentino Nero, grown in a tiny, wind-swept vineyard facing the Mediterranean. The vines thrive in mineral-rich, volcanic soils, constantly bathed in salty sea breezes and intense island sun. The wine is aged with care, often utilizing terracotta jars to preserve its pure fruit expression, resulting in a red that beautifully reflects its wild maritime terroir with notes of Mediterranean macchia, dark cherry, and a distinct saline finish.
🍾 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.