A restrained and austere wine with aromas of eucalyptus, black currants, cloves, sweet violets and cocoa powder. Full-bodied and concentrated, with firm, velvety, fine-grained tannins, a lot of energy and a refreshing finish. Tight, youthful and long, with a tobacco aftertaste. 100% cabernet franc. Drink or hold.
98 points, Aldo Fiordelli, James Suckling (May 2026)
Silky, aromatic and wonderfully vivid, the 2022 Matarocchio (Cabernet Franc) is impressive from start to finish. Soaring Franc aromatics meld into a deep, plush core of red-toned fruit. Polished tannins shape the effortless mid-palate and finish. The 2022 continues to grow in bottle, a remarkable achievement for a wine born in a very difficult year. Cabernet Franc speaks with tremendous pedigree. The 2022 is just sublime. Sadly, production is down sharply to just 3,000 bottles, as opposed to the more typical 8,000-9,000.
97 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jul 2026)
All Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Matarocchio pours a bright, saturated red with magenta highlights and is initially reserved before opening to reveal notes of cassis, blueberry, preserved flowers, polished leather, tobacco, sweet herbs, and vanilla. Full-bodied and richly textured, it combines a lush, coating mouthfeel with underlying freshness and structure. The palate is layered and decadent, yet balanced by a surprising lift of acidity and a long finish. It offers tremendous finesse within its decadent frame. Drink 2027-2050.
96 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (May 2026)
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