Le Focaie (2015)

About this wine

Le Focaie Rocca di Montemassi 2015 is a Sangiovese-based wine from the Maremma Toscana region, known for its intense ruby red color with violet hues. On the nose, it offers inviting aromas of violets, cherries, and wild berries. The palate is well-structured yet pleasantly fresh, featuring bright cherry flavors and a soft, persistent finish. The name 'Le Focaie' refers to the flint stones found in the Maremma area, highlighting the wine's deep connection to its terroir. This wine captures the essence of Tuscany's coastal vineyards, delivering a genuine taste of the region.

About the grape

Sangiovese, whose name means "Blood of Jupiter," is a grape deeply rooted in Italian winemaking, especially in Tuscany. In the Maremma region, Sangiovese thrives due to the area's warm climate and diverse soils, producing wines with rich fruit flavors and balanced acidity. The 2015 Rocca di Montemassi Le Focaie is crafted entirely from Sangiovese grapes, showcasing the varietal's adaptability and the unique terroir of Maremma. This wine reflects the region's tradition of cultivating Sangiovese to create expressive and approachable reds.

Quick facts

• 🪨 Le Focaie translates to "flint stones," referencing the flint-rich soils of the Maremma region, which contribute to the wine's unique minerality.
• 🏅 The 2015 vintage of Le Focaie received a Gold Medal at the Berlin Wine Trophy, highlighting its exceptional quality.
• 🍇 This wine is predominantly made from Sangiovese grapes, the most widely planted grape variety in Italy, known for its bright acidity and red fruit flavors.
• 🏰 Le Focaie is produced by Rocca di Montemassi, a winery located in the Maremma Toscana region, an area celebrated for its diverse terroir and coastal influences.
• 🍷 The wine exhibits intense ruby red color with violet hues, offering aromas of violets, cherries, and wild berries, leading to a fresh and persistent finish.

Palate profile

Producer

Rocca di Montemassi is a 100% Tuscan and 100% sustainable Wine Farm, located at the foot of the ancient village of Montemassi, in Southern Tuscany, between the Mediterranean coast and the Metalliferous Hills. This sun-drenched land, protected by the Butteri (Maremma’s traditional cowboys), flows into the blue sea, surrounded by the green of the vineyards and the golden fields of wheat, with Maremma cows and galloping horses. The sunlight, the significant temperature variations, and the diverse soils rich in mineral deposits, iron, and clay have a remarkable beneficial effect on these grapes, resulting in excellent wines of great character.