Frescobaldi • Montalcino, Italy
CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino is Frescobaldi’s flagship Brunello from their historic Tenuta CastelGiocondo, one…CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino is Frescobaldi’s flagship Brunello from their historic Tenuta CastelGiocondo, one of the earliest estates to produce Brunello on the southwest slopes of Montalcino. Made from 100% Sangiovese grown aroun…Learn More »
$60
/750ml
2019 Retail Average
93
/100
2019 Pro Rating
Dark cherry and blackberry depths give the 2019 Frescobaldi CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino a sumptuous core, framed by notes of cedar, dried herbs, tobacco and a touch of spice. Full-bodied yet polished, it shows ripe, velvety tannins and vibrant acidity that carry a long, savory and slightly earthy finish, reflecting this vintage’s combination of generosity and energy.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina; Braised short ribs with rosemary and garlic; Wild mushroom risotto
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CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino is Frescobaldi’s flagship Brunello from their historic Tenuta CastelGiocondo, one of the earliest estates to produce Brunello on the southwest slopes of Montalcino. Made from 100% Sangiovese grown around 300 meters on galestro- and clay-rich soils, it typically shows a clear ruby hue with blackberry and wild berry fruit, violets and rose, layered spice, tobacco and leather, firm yet polished tannins, and a long, elegant finish. The wine is aged mainly in large Slavonian casks and French oak barrels to meet…