Marchesi Antinori – Matarocchio 2015 – Tuscany Italy

Marchesi Antinori Matarocchio 2015 is a pure Cabernet Franc from a single vineyard plot at Tenuta Guado al Tasso in Bolgheri, Tuscany. The estate aged the wine for 18 months in new French oak, followed by 12 months in bottle.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Cabernet Franc
• Region / Appellation: Bolgheri DOC Superiore, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2015
• Aging: 18 months in new French oak, followed by 12 months in bottle
• Style: Powerful, elegant, age-worthy Cabernet Franc

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Fruit: Plum
• Aromatic Detail: Mint, peppery chocolate, and toasted coffee
• Structure: Full and enveloping with silky, vibrant tannins
• Finish: Long, with mint and dark chocolate

❤️ Why We Love It

• A pure Cabernet Franc from a single plot at Guado al Tasso
• Exact-vintage élevage of 18 months in new French oak plus bottle aging
• Combines power, silky texture, and exceptional aging potential

🍽️ 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 power and silky structure
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, easy-drinking reds

97+ Points – Antonio Galloni
97 Points – James Suckling
96 Points – Wine Advocate