| Region of production: | Tuscany |
| Winery Location: | Pelago, Florence; Montalcino, Siena; Montespertoli, Florence |
| Year Established: | 700s |
Vineyard Holdings
- Mormoreto (25 ha): Over 20-year-old vines planted on south-facing slopes at 250 to 300 meters elevation. Soils are sand, limestone, and clay. Planted in 1976.
- Lamaione (12 ha): Over 20-year-old vines planted on southwest-facing slopes at 300 meters elevation. Soils are primarily limestone-rich clay.
- Giramonte (6.5 ha): Over 25-year-old vines planted on southwest-facing slopes at 250 meters elevation. Soils are rocky clay and sand.
Top Wines Produced & Inaugural Vintages
- Mormoreto Toscana IGP: Produced by Castello di Nipozzano. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Aged two years in new and used oak barrels, followed by six months in bottle. Only produced in select vintages. Inaugural vintage 1983.
- Lamaione Toscana IGP: Produced by Castelgiocondo. 100% Merlot. Aged two years in 90% new French oak barrels, followed by one year in bottle. Inaugural vintage 1991.
- Luce Toscana IGP: Produced by Luce della Vite (began as a collaboration with Robert Mondavi). Sangiovese and Merlot. Aged two years in 85% new French barriques. 5,800 case production. Inaugural vintage 1993.
- Giramonte Toscana IGP: Produced by Tenuta di Castiglioni. Mostly Merlot, plus some Sangiovese. Aged for 16 months in new French barriques, followed by 6 months in bottle. Inaugural vintage 1999.
Average Total Production
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Summary
he Frescobaldi family has been producing wine in Tuscany for over 700 years. In addition to the wines produced under the Frescobaldi marquis, this Tuscan powerhouse is made up of a collection of estates spread from Pomino to Carmignano. The crown jewels of the firm include Ornellaia, Masseto, and Castelgiocondo in Montalcino. Remarkably successful, Frescobaldi’s presence is felt throughout each tier of the Tuscan wine industry. As of 2012, all of Frescobaldi’s estates are Agriqualità certified, an award given for the use of ecologically sustainable farming techniques aimed to protect the natural environment. The company is currently overseen by Lamberto Frescobaldi. Though not technically situated on the Tuscan coast, Frescobaldi is included in this list to note the four significant Super Tuscan wines noted below.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Frescobaldi produces a range of wines at various estates that generally gravitate toward an international palate. They incorporate international grape varieties, restrict yields, aim for riper fruit, and do not shy away from the use of new French oak, even with some of their Sangiovese-dominant wines.
Producer Website: Frescobaldi