Producer | Frecciarossa |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lombardia |
Varietal | Croatina Blend |
Vintage | 2018 |
Sku | RD13149 |
Size | 750ml |
Bright ruby red color. The nose is very elegant, with notes of wild rose, red and black fruits, black pepper and balsamic overtones. The flavors are fruity, fresh and well-balanced with a pleasant long finish.
When Dr. Mario Odero acquired the estate of Frecciarossa following World War I, his intent was to hone international recognition of the Oltrepò Pavese zone, with his estate’s wines serving as one of the primary conduits of this particular area. Upon graduating from Milan University with a degree in Agricultural Science, Mario’s son, Giorgio, assumed responsibility for all aspects of the business, including the marketing initiatives necessary to accomplish his father’s international aspirations. Odero has come a long way as well, though it’s had a history of notable successes on the international front, including serving as the official supplier to both the Viceroys of the Indies and the Italian royal family. It is also significant to note that Frecciarossa was one of the first Italian wine labels to be exported to the US. The modern era of the estate commenced in the 1980s under the direction of Giorgio Odero’s daughter, Margherita, and her husband, Carillo Radici. In 1996, the wine
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