{"product_id":"matteo-frollani-vino-rosso-igt-toscana-scapestrato-2022","title":"Matteo Frollani VINO ROSSO IGT TOSCANA SCAPESTRATO 2022","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Rogue\" – Bolgheri Soul with a Rebellious Spirit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn March 2026, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e2022 'Scapestrato'\u003c\/b\u003e (which translates roughly to \"The Rogue\" or \"The Scoundrel\") is emerging as one of the most exciting \"Super Tuscan\" values from the coast. Matteo Frollani—a former professional boxer who returned to his family's roots in the Ferruggini area of Bolgheri—launched \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"300\"\u003eImperiale\u003c\/b\u003e as a personal project to showcase a more energetic, less \"stiff\" side of the region's famous Bordeaux blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWhile Bolgheri is often synonymous with expensive, oak-heavy wines, the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eScapestrato\u003c\/i\u003e is designed to be \"the rebel.\" In the searingly hot 2022 vintage, Matteo’s proximity to the sea and his focus on freshness allowed him to produce a wine that is powerful yet surprisingly nimble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe Terroir: Coastal Bolgheri Grit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Vibe:\u003c\/b\u003e If a classic Bolgheri DOC is a \"tailored suit,\" the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003eScapestrato\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"\u003e\"leather jacket and jeans.\"\u003c\/b\u003e It’s high-quality but fundamentally approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Blend:\u003c\/b\u003e Primarily \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon and Merlot\u003c\/b\u003e, often with a small touch of Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Sourcing:\u003c\/b\u003e Matteo uses grapes from the family vineyards in the Ferruggini district. These vines benefit from the \"Refoli\" (sea breezes) that blow through the corridor between the hills and the coast, which was a lifesaver for the acidity in the hot 2022 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Aged in a combination of stainless steel and second-passage French oak. This ensures the wine has the structure of a Bordeaux blend without the heavy \"vanilla and toast\" that can mask the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e🍷 Tasting Notes (The \"Vibe\" in 2026)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eCurrent reviews from 2025 and early 2026 describe a wine that is \"intensely Mediterranean\" and \"vibrant.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Nose:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eDark and Herbaceous.\u003c\/b\u003e It opens with a \"wild\" bouquet of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003eblackcurrants, blackberries, and blueberries\u003c\/b\u003e. As it sits in the glass, classic Bolgheri notes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"162\"\u003eeucalyptus, rosemary, and Mediterranean scrub\u003c\/b\u003e emerge, alongside a hint of black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Palate:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eConcentrated and Fleshy.\u003c\/b\u003e The 2022 heat provided a \"gorgeous ripeness\" to the fruit. It features a core of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"118\"\u003edark plum and cassis\u003c\/b\u003e, backed by tannins that are \"firm but ripe.\" Despite the concentration, there is a distinct saline mineral streak that keeps the palate feeling fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eSavory and Punchy.\u003c\/b\u003e True to Matteo’s boxing background, this wine has \"punch.\" It leaves a long, savory trail of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"124\"\u003edark chocolate and balsamic herbs\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e📋 Technical Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Bordeaux Blend)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,0\"\u003eCastagneto Carducci (Bolgheri), Tuscany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,1,0\"\u003e2022 (Hot and dry; bold and structured)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e14.0% – 14.5%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,5,1,0\"\u003eBold, Savory, and Mediterranean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2025 – 2032.\u003c\/b\u003e It is \"wide open\" and delicious now, but the 2022 structure will allow it to evolve nicely for several years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Tuscan\" Match:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eBistecca alla Fiorentina or Grilled Lamb\u003c\/b\u003e; the wine’s tannins and herbal notes thrive alongside charcoal-grilled red meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Savory Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eWild Boar Ragù or Pappardelle with Mushrooms\u003c\/b\u003e; the \"Rogue\" nature of the wine matches the gamey, earthy flavors of the forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Modern Twist:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eA bold, spicy Pizza (like 'Mangia Fuoco')\u003c\/b\u003e; the wine’s fruit and acidity can handle a bit of heat and rich mozzarella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e In 2026, critics suggest that the 2022 \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003eScapestrato\u003c\/i\u003e is still a bit of a \"powerhouse.\" \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003eDecant for 1 hour\u003c\/b\u003e before serving to allow the Cabernet's herbal and balsamic notes to fully integrate with the Merlot's plush fruit. Serve at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"236\"\u003e18°C\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57122476917110,"sku":"'6419294358607","price":33.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/matteofrollani.png?v=1774251895","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/matteo-frollani-vino-rosso-igt-toscana-scapestrato-2022","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}