Marchesi Antinori – Matarocchio 2012 – Tuscany Italy

Marchesi Antinori Matarocchio 2012 is a Cabernet Franc from a single vineyard plot at Tenuta Guado al Tasso in Bolgheri, Tuscany, produced to express one grape variety and one site with elegance and depth.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Cabernet Franc
• Region / Appellation: Bolgheri DOC Superiore, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2012
• Special Note: Single-variety, single-vineyard expression from Tenuta Guado al Tasso
• Style: Elegant, silky, age-worthy Cabernet Franc

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Aromatic Detail: Complex and refined
• Structure: Enveloping and silky
• Freshness: Vibrant through the palate
• Finish: Fresh and elegant

❤️ Why We Love It

• A pure Cabernet Franc from a single plot at Guado al Tasso
• Combines silky texture with notable freshness
• A rare, cellar-worthy expression of Bolgheri Cabernet Franc

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Grilled steak or lamb
• Braised game or truffle dishes
• Aged Pecorino Toscano

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of rare Bolgheri wines
✓ Cabernet Franc drinkers who value silkiness and freshness
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, easy-drinking reds

97 Points – Antonio Galloni
96 Points – James Suckling
95 Points – Wine Advocate
95 Points – Wine Spectator