Campo di Tenaglia IGT Red Tuscan Cabernet Franc 2022 Tenuta di Trinoro

Campo di Tenaglia IGT Rosso Toscano Cabernet Franc 2022

Campo di Tenaglia IGT Rosso Toscano Cabernet Franc 2022 by Tenuta di Trinoro is a red wine with a strong identity, born from a single vineyard and designed to accurately convey the character of Cabernet Franc in Tuscany. It is a selection of great personality, capable of uniting power, concentration, and elegance in a deep and dynamic sip.

Territory and wine style

This Tuscan red wine comes from Campo di Tenaglia, a 0.8-hectare vineyard located 500 meters above sea level on a steep slope of coarse sand, crushed limestone, and clay. The exposure towards the sunset and the altitude contribute to defining a profile that combines maturity and freshness. The 2022 vintage, marked by dry conditions but balanced by September rains, favored an intense and concentrated reading of the vineyard, while still maintaining momentum and balance. Vinification in stainless steel and aging in French barriques followed by concrete guide the wine towards a style that is rich yet measured, focused on the expressiveness of the fruit and on the tasting tension.

Tasting notes

In the glass, the wine presents itself with a deep and dense red color, consistent with its intense nature. On the nose, ripe dark fruit and notes of tobacco emerge, in an aromatic framework that also recalls sensations of spices and elegant vegetal maturity. On the palate, the sip is enveloping, round, and structured, with a tannic texture that is present but pleasantly gripping, a distinctive trait of the cru. The freshness derived from the altitude supports the mass of the wine and extends the finish, delivering a harmonious progression and convincing persistence.

Recommended pairings

Campo di Tenaglia IGT Rosso Toscano Cabernet Franc 2022 finds its balance with structured and flavorful dishes, such as roasts of red meats, braised dishes, grilled fillet, game birds, and preparations with mushrooms or truffles. It also pairs well with aged cheeses and traditional Tuscan recipes, where its intensity can accompany without overpowering. It is an important table wine, ideal for enhancing special dinners and refined menus.

Serving temperature

The ideal temperature to serve Campo di Tenaglia IGT Rosso Toscano Cabernet Franc 2022 is between 16 and 18 °C. If the bottle is opened in advance, the wine can express itself with greater aromatic breadth and a more relaxed texture; alternatively, a brief aeration in the glass is still useful to accompany its evolution.

Why buy it

Choosing this wine means bringing into your cellar a Tuscan Cabernet Franc of great character, produced by an iconic reality like Tenuta di Trinoro. The connection to the single vineyard, the stylistic precision, and the limited production make Campo di Tenaglia an interesting bottle for those seeking an authoritative, gastronomic red capable of standing out for its depth, freshness, and personality.