Frescobaldi is a Tuscan wine producer based in the Montalcino region, focusing on red wines from both Tuscany and Umbria. The house works primarily with Sangiovese and Pinot Noir, drawing on vineyard sites across two of central Italy's most significant wine regions.

Brunello di Montalcino, where Frescobaldi maintains vineyard holdings, is one of Italy's most structured and age-worthy red wine appellations. Wines from this zone are built on Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello), a clone selected for concentration and tannin structure, and typically require extended aging to show their full character. The region's elevation, soil composition, and continental climate produce wines with considerable depth and capacity for development over decades.

The current range spans both regional expressions: a Brunello di Montalcino DOCG built from the signature Sangiovese of the zone, and a Pinot Noir from Pomino in the foothills between Florence and the Mugello valley, where cooler conditions suit this variety's subtle fruit character and acidity.

Umbria IGT is a regional wine classification covering Italy's landlocked Umbria region in central Italy, bordered by Tuscany to the west and Marche to the east. The IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) designation was established in 1995 as part of Italy's wine classification system, allowing producers greater flexibility in grape variety selection and winemaking techniques compared to more restrictive DOC regulations. This classification encompasses vineyards throughout Umbria's diverse topography, from the hills around Perugia to the volcanic soils near Orvieto.

The region's continental climate features hot summers and cold winters, moderated by elevation and the influence of Lake Trasimeno in the north. Umbria's varied geology includes volcanic tuff, clay, limestone, and alluvial soils, creating diverse terroir conditions. Under IGT regulations, producers can plant international grape varieties alongside traditional Italian ones, leading to experimentation with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and other non-native varieties. This flexibility has attracted prominent Tuscan producers who established estates in Umbria to explore different expressions of both international and indigenous grapes.

Umbria IGT wines reflect this diversity of terroir and grape varieties, ranging from crisp, mineral-driven whites to structured reds. The volcanic soils around Orvieto particularly favor white wine production, yielding wines with distinctive mineral character and bright acidity. The classification has enabled producers to create wines that showcase Umbria's unique combination of central Italian climate and varied geological formations, often resulting in wines with both elegance and intensity.