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Frescobaldi

Marchesi de' Frescobaldi is one of Tuscany's oldest and largest wine dynasties, with documented winemaking history stretching back to the 13th century and current holdings of over 1,200 hectares across Chianti Rufina, Montalcino (Castelgiocondo), Maremma, Pomino, and several other Tuscan zones. The family has been instrumental in establishing Chianti Rufina as a distinct sub-zone and the most structured, age-worthy expression of Sangiovese within the broader Chianti appellation. The auction portfolio is anchored by the Nipozzano Riserva wines from Castello di Nipozzano in Rufina: Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Riserva, the standard Nipozzano Riserva, and Montesodi. Mormoreto, a Bordeaux-blend Super Tuscan from the Nipozzano estate, earns 90–95 points and commands premium prices. Lamaione, a 100% Merlot from Castelgiocondo in Montalcino, earns scores in the 90–95 range and is one of Tuscany's serious Merlot expressions alongside Le Macchiole's Messorio at a fraction of the price. With 581 lots averaging just $41 per bottle, Frescobaldi trades at accessible commodity pricing despite its historic standing — reflecting the high production volumes that make it widely available rather than a scarce commodity. Castiglioni and Remole represent the entry tier at $15–25, pulling down the average significantly. The dynasty's scale means even the premium Mormoreto and Lamaione are broadly distributed, reducing auction scarcity and keeping prices grounded relative to boutique Tuscan producers of comparable quality.