Toscana Tenuta Frescobaldi Di Castiglioni
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted beef or wild boar, rich pasta dishes with meat ragù, and aged cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Tenuta Frescobaldi di Castiglioni represents the historical heart of the Frescobaldi family's winemaking legacy, originating from their oldest estate in Val di Pesa, southwest of Florence, where viticulture began as early as 1300. This wine is a modern, expressive interpretation of the estate's unique terroir, typically crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and a touch of Sangiovese. The vines thrive in fertile clay and limestone soils under a warm, breezy microclimate, which coaxes out lush fruit characteristics. After fermentation, the wine is aged in oak barriques for approximately 12 months, followed by further refinement in the bottle. This process yields a deeply colored, robust red characterized by rich aromas of dark cherry, blueberry, and sweet spices, framed by supple tannins and a vibrant, elegant finish.
🍾 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.