A collaboration between the people behind iconic Tuscan winery Castellare di Castellina and leading French wine brand Domaines Barons de Rothschild-Lafite, Rocca di Frassinello was born out of a desire to bring together Castellare’s experience in cultivating Sangiovese with Lafite’s long standing knowledge of classical French varieties like Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah.
Situated between Gavorrano and Ribolla in the Grosseto province in Maremma, the soils have similar characteristics to those of Chianti and Montalcino, but with slightly higher temperatures, so the late-ripening grapes are able to reach maturation earlier here compared to those vineyards further north. Moderating sea breezes pass through the area to keep the climate perfectly balanced for the grapes.
They have 90 hectares of vineyards equally divided to Italian and French varieties. The state-of-the-art winery, the vision of architect Renzo Piano, is designed to eliminate the use of pumps: the grapes are brought to a large square, which Renzo named the “sagrato” (churchyard), are sorted and then end up in the fermentation vats by force of gravity through small windows in the floor
Rocca di Frassinello is a benchmark for Tuscan winemaking innovation. Located in the heart of Maremma Toscana, the estate combines the heritage of Sangiovese with the finesse of French varieties like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Le Sughere di Frassinello, the estate’s second wine, offers an approachable yet sophisticated expression of its unique terroir. Rocca di Frassinello’s state-of-the-art winery, designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, reflects the estate’s commitment to both tradition and modernity. This blend of Italian passion and French expertise has made Rocca di Frassinello a standout producer, elevating the reputation of Maremma wines on the global stage.
