{"title":"Tenuta di Trinoro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTenuta di Trinoro\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Italy's most exciting wineries to open in the last 30 years, quickly establishing itself as a\u003cstrong\u003e Super Tuscan icon with Merlot and Cabernet blends.\u003c\/strong\u003e The estate was founded by \u003cstrong\u003eAndrea Franchetti\u003c\/strong\u003e, an eccentric winemaker whose Bordeaux techniques worked beautifully on the blue clay and gravel soils of the \u003cstrong\u003eVal d'Orcia's\u003c\/strong\u003e deep valleys. Now led by his four children— Baldassara, Cody, Giordano, and Benjamin— Tenuta di Trinoro continues to expand its portfolio each year, crafting new blends from pristine sites across Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTenuta di Trinoro: \"Garagiste\" Beginnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-1990s, Italian winemaker Andrea Franchetti returned to his home country after years of travelling the world. Often known as a free spirit, Franchetti spent most of his time in New York importing northern Italian wines, acting in small noir films, and writing about his world travels. Around the age of 32, he decided to make a serious career out of wine, purchasing a 100-acre farm in the hills of Val d'Orcia. Many around him warned of the region's impermeable blue clay soils, vast rainfall, and intense heat, which deterred many winemakers. However, Franchetti, ever the innovator, understood the mixture of soils would perfectly enhance Merlot and Cabernet Franc soils and \u003cstrong\u003econsequently planted original Bordeaux cuttings (including those taken from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-vieux-chateau-certan\" title=\"Vieux Chateau Certan\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVieux Chateau Certan\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranchetti then crafted Tenuta di Trinoro's wines from his small farmhouse, inspired by the \"\u003cem\u003egaragiste\u003c\/em\u003e\" movement led by fellow friends \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Sisseck of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/pingus-wine\" title=\"Dominio de Pingus\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDominio de Pingus\u003c\/a\u003e and Jean-Luc Thunevin of Chateau Valandraud. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe wines instantly burst onto Europe's main stage, with the low production causing high demand among collectors and effortlessly collecting high scores from top critics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTenuta di Trinoro Winery: Terroir and Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Tenuta di Trinoro owns nearly \u003cstrong\u003e100 hectares of land across Tuscany, \u003c\/strong\u003ewith its primary vineyard situated in the Val d'Orcia. The vineyard is set in a natural amphitheater protected by the surrounding hills; a warm climate litters the site throughout the year, though the region does experience heavy rainfall in the winter. \u003cstrong\u003eBlue clay and gravel soils\u003c\/strong\u003e are prevalent throughout, creating the ideal environment for producing intensely concentrated Cabernet Franc and Merlot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen first planted, Franchetti infused \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux winemaking principles\u003c\/strong\u003e such as high-density planting, heavy pruning, and low yields. Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10,000 vines are planted per acre,\u003c\/strong\u003e making this site one of the most densely planted in all of Val d'Orcia. Furthermore, a Bordeaux philosophy is also applied to the vinification process, which sees plot-by-plot picking, gentle pressing, and micro vinifications in small stainless steel tanks. Next, malolactic fermentation and 6-8 months of aging in 100% French oak is completed. The result is a blend displaying\u003cstrong\u003e expressive aromas, a super-ripe fruit profile, and fine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e on the palate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTenuta di Trinoro Wine: Super Tuscan Portfolio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenuta di Trinoro produces around 800 cases of each vintage, making every label in its portfolio a high-demand wine. Each label is crafted as a Merlot or Cabernet Franc-dominant blend, while a few of the labels contain hints of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTenuta di Trinoro Le Cupole\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrinoro Le Cupole is the estate's second wine, a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. The label is crafted to be approachable in its youth and is celebrated for its bright fruit notes, velvety mouthfeel, and deep, rich hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTenuta di Trinoro Palazzi\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenuta di Trinoro Palazzi is the estate's Merlot-dominant blend and is consistently regarded among Italy's greatest Merlots. Only crafted in extremely limited batches, the wine displays dark berry aromas, a medium-bodied mouthfeel, and refined texture. Though the wine was always beloved by wine enthusiasts, Andrea Franchetti stopped producing Palazzi for nearly a decade before deciding to reintroduce the wine in 2009 after being inspired by the excellent Merlot crop that vintage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCampo di Camagi\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampo di Camagi is Tenuta di Trinoro's 100% Cabernet Franc label, produced from a 1.5-hectare vineyard of broken quartz and limestone. The vines were planted in the early 2000s, though Franchetti did not opt to use these for a unique blend until 2013. Since then, the wine has gained a favorable reputation as a rich and dense offering in the Super Tuscan's portfolio. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/collections\/Tenuta_di_Trinoro.jpg?v=1765304563","url":"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/tenuta-di-trinoro.oembed","provider":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}