Under a mountain, Tenuta di Trinoro is an estate with different soils. Some plantings are over 25 years old. Having developed large root systems, they now translate the soils’ distinct tastes. After observing certain grapes coming to the winery with different flavors over so many harvests, we decided to bottle 3 parcels of vineyards separately, under their own labels.
Campo di Magnacosta is a 1.5-hectare (100% Cabernet Franc) parcel of river gravel and silt on the valley’s bottom, at 400 meters asl, where an old stream ate into a hill (magna: eat; costa: hillside). It was planted over 20 years ago with cuttings from a vineyard in Pomerol where Cabernet Franc has grown for three centuries. We have been bottling this Campo separately since 2011. Campo di Magnacosta was the first of our three Cabernet Franc Cru born in 2011 from an idea of Andrea Franchetti that was to enhance the characteristics of a precise terroir. Campo di Magnacosta is a 1.5 hectare parcel of river gravel and silt on the valley’s bottom, where an old stream ate into a hill (Magna:eat ; Costa: hillside). It was planted over 20 years ago with cuttings from a vineyard in Pomerol where Cabernet Franc has grown for three centuries.
Vinum, 95 points: Initially somewhat reserved on the nose, it then becomes all the more alluring with aromas of raspberries, blackcurrant and herbs, as well as spicy notes and tea; balanced on the palate, with refined tannins, plenty of fruit and character. It should benefit from further aging.
97 pts, Markus Del Monego MW: Deep purple colour with violet hue. Expressive nose with typical varietal character, ripe blackcurrants and blackcurrant spurs, liquorice, complemented by ripe blueberries and hints of mulberries. Fine toasting, earthy minerality in the background. On the palate very concentrated but straight forward with excellent structure and length, complex and rich. A great Cabernet Franc "in purezza". - Markus Del Monego MW / BWW2025 Finalist
