Rocca di Montemassi Le Focaie

Maremma Toscana is an appellation located in the southern part of Tuscany. There are many different wine styles produced here, including sparkling, dessert, and rosè. There are more red wines produced than white and an emphasis on varietal focused wines. You can expect to see bottles from the region labeled as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sangiovese. This wine is 100% Sangiovese, however to be called Sangiovese in Maremma Toscana, just 85% of the wine is required to be made with this grape.

'Le Focaie' translates from Italian to 'the flames' or 'flint'. The name is in reference to the mineral rich soils of Maremma. This viticultural area was once marshland and deemed unusable for agriculture. The region had been drained multiple times, lastly under Mussolini's direction in the '30's. Since then, it has been planted to olive groves and grapes, among forests and fields, and due to its location, it is also a popular fishing port. 'Le Focaie' was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, so you can expect a smooth and inviting body, along with refined tannins. You can enjoy this bottle today, or save in the cellar until 2023. Serve after chilling slightly to 16 C.