Rocca delle Macìe winery is situated in Castellina in Chianti, almost in the centre of Chianti Classico. The proprietor is Sergio Zingarelli who is also the president of the Consorzio Chianti Classico.
Rocca delle Macìe was purchased by the late Italo Zingarelli in 1973. I could easily devote many paragraphs to this extraordinary man, boxer, stuntman, film director, etc., but let’s get back on track…
Sergio Zingarelli took charge of the estate in 1989. From its original 93 hectares (of which only 2 hectares were vineyard) a further 500 hectares has been added resulting to 200 hectares under vine.
These new sites show an investment in diverse terroirs: Le Macìe followed by Sant’ Alfonso, Fizzano and Le Tavolelle. In addition to the Campo Maccione and Casa Maria estates in the Morellino di Scansano area in Maremma.
Rocca delle Macìe is a major player in the Tuscan wine scene producing 3.1 million bottles per annum and a further 600,000 bottles under collaboration.
Tasting Notes
Campo Maccione Vermentino 2017
Pale yellow in colour, good entry, fresh dry floral exotic fruit good minerality. 100% Vermentino.
Points 90 TW
Campo Maccione Rosato 2017
Dark pink in colour, medium bodied, fresh fruity notes of apple and raspberry. Clean and dry. 100% Sangiovese.
Points 88 TW
Campo Maccione Morellino di Scansano 2016 DOCG
Ruby red in colour, red fruits, rounded and silky. 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Points 89 TW
Rocca delle Macìe Chianti Classico 2016
Bright ruby red in colour, fragrant, cherry, plum, tobacco and spice. Medium bodied. Dry.
Points 89 TW
Rocca delle Macìe Chianti Classico Riserva 2013
Ruby red, mixed berry fruit, wet soil, intense warm and consistent. 90% Sangiovese 5% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Merlot.
Points 90 TW
Rocca delle Macìe Tenuta Sant’Alfonso Chianti Classico 2016
Light floral bouquet, ruby red with purple undertones, black cherry, red current, herbal and spicy. Intense, rich and juicy.
Points 92 TW
Rocca delle Macìe Riserva di Fizzano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2013
Deep. Appealing bouquet, elegant and silky. Dark cherry, plum, liquorice, coffee.
Points 94 TW
Rocca delle Macìe Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli 2013
Medium-Full body. Dark cherry, red berries, spicy. Tannins still a little fresh, good structure.
Points 93 TW
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