Wine Marchesi de Frescobaldi, “Albizzia”, Toscana IGT, 2023

“Albizzia” – this is a great white wine from the line The classics.The modern. On the labels of wines that line the company posted its Frescobaldi family coat of arms, created in the XV century painter Ghirlandaio. This emblem expresses the unity of tradition and innovation.

Wine “Albitius” is made from the finest Chardonnay grown in the central part of Tuscany. Vineyard area of 60 hectares of land located in different types of soils with different exposures. Planting density ranges from 2,500 to 5,500 vines per hectare. The vines are formed by the method of Guyot. Harvested in September. Fermentation tanks of stainless steel passes at 16 C for 10 days. Malolactic fermentation is not applicable. Then the wine is aged for three months in steel tanks. Wine storage capacity is 3 years.

Since the second half of the XX century Frescobaldi were the main actors in the development of Tuscan wine, one of the first planted grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot and Pinot, as well as using new methods in the production of wine. At this time, there was a significant increase in the production of wine Frescobaldi family. In 1989 it was bought by the biggest economy in the region, Brunello, and in 1995 signed an agreement with a California winery joint venture in Tuscany for the production and distribution of Tuscan wines of the highest quality in the world market. But, despite the fact that for many years farming Marchesi de Frescobaldi has undergone many changes, it never changes hands, while remaining a family company. Frescobaldi have nine holdings located in the best areas of Tuscany, where are elite wines. Manufacture of wines made only from his grapes, exposure takes place in French oak barrels and stainless steel vats. Wine company Marchesi de Frescobaldi exported to more than 60 countries.