The winery
Rocca di Frassinello
Contemporary winery in the Tuscan Maremma, renowned for its Renzo Piano-designed architecture and for producing wines that combine local and international varieties.
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The story
The project originated from an Italian–French collaboration between Domini Castellare and Domaines Barons de Rothschild. Construction, entrusted to Renzo Piano’s team, began in the early 2000s, and the winery was officially inaugurated on 30 June 2007. Over the years the estate has also incorporated archaeological activities on its grounds, resulting in the establishment of an Etruscan documentation center housed within the facility.
Production philosophy
The winemaking approach prioritizes vineyard work as the foundation of quality, combining careful agricultural practices and targeted vinification to highlight both native Sangiovese and the international varieties cultivated on the estate.
Terroir and vineyards
Located among the hills of the Maremma, in the municipality of Gavorrano, the estate benefits from a climate moderated by its proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea and from soils with a calcareous component and a stony structure that influence the characteristics of its wines.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Petit Verdot
- Syrah
- Vermentino
What makes it distinctive
- Winery designed by the architect Renzo Piano
- A joint venture between Castellare di Castellina and Domaines Barons de Rothschild
- Headquarters of the Etruscan Documentation Center of Gavorrano since 2018.
- Notable wines include Rocca di Frassinello, Baffonero, Le Sughere di Frassinello and Vermentino.
- Underground amphitheatre-style space with barrels and strong architectural and tourist appeal.