Review: 2025 Frescobaldi Tuscan White and Rose
Review: 2025 Frescobaldi Tuscan White and Rose
When one thinks of Tuscan wines, one usually imagines Italy’s most renowned reds, including Chianti, Brunello di Montalicino, and Super Tuscans. This makes sense since 86% of the region’s wine production is dedicated to red wines. But that leaves 14% unaccounted for, and the region produces some very nice whites and rosés, which we’ll be sampling today, both from the Frescobaldi family. Because they are less well known, these wines are often excellent values. Let’s give them a try.
2025 Frescobaldi Massovivo Toscana Vermentino – Aromas of lightly sweet lemon and granny smith apple are joined by herbal notes of thyme and sage as well as minerality and a touch of brine. The palate introduces candied lemon peel, peach, and tart granny smith apples along with flinty minerality. Some lovely notes, but midpalate, they don’t come together as well as I would have liked. The finish brings light salinity. This wine showed best when I paired it with food, in this case, pasta with Castelvetrano olives and tuna fish. The briny notes of the wine paired well with the salty food, and I would be delighted to have the two together again. B / $12
2025 Frescobaldi Alìe Toscana Rosé – Made with Syrah and Vermentino, this pale pink rosé offers a surprisingly bright and complex nose. Aromas of fresh peach, orange, grapefruit rind, and flowers come first, followed by light salinity. On the palate, refreshing orange and grapefruit rind hits first, with peach notes following. Strawberries join in midpalate along with some nice minerality and medium acidity. A gentle touch of brine appears in the long finish. I was quite taken with this wine. The price point is fantastic considering its complexity and how well the various elements come together. It is enjoyable on its own but has enough flavor and acidity to stand up to a range of summer foods. I’d love to have it with grilled shrimp. A- / $15
2025 Frescobaldi Alìe Toscana Rosé
USD15
