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97
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97
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Tasting Notes
On the highest hills of this estate, which began producing wine in the year 1800, a small Sangiovese vineyard amazes us with extraordinary emotions. At an altitude of 450 metres, the vineyard benefits from warm sun in the afternoon, galestro-type soil, and fresh Mediterranean breezes producing a uniquely elegant Brunello Riserva, with personality and longevity" Lamberto Frescobaldi.
Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy's most famous and prestigious wines. In Tuscany, its homeland, it perhaps ranks alongside Chianti Classico. The wine is typically garnet in colour with aromas of red and black fruit with underlying vanilla and spice, and perhaps a hint of earthiness. The wines are usually full-bodied with alcohol levels around 14 or 15 percent abv. Good tannic structure and bright acidity provide balance.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2015
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino
Alcohol %: 14.5%
Cellaring: 15 Plus Years
Scores
97 / 100"This is a pure and beautiful Brunello with super fine and abundant tannins that are comprehensive and expansive. Builds on the palate. Full body. Round and firm with beautiful fruit and length. Lively and vivid. From organically grown grapes. Needs a year or two to soften, but already gorgeous."
- James Suckling
97 / 100
"Castelgiocondo 2015 Brunello Di Montalcino (1500 ml) is produced by Marchesi de' Frescobaldi. A juicy and lush, full-bodied Brunello with ripe dark fruits, savoury herbs and dark spicy flavours on the palate with firm and fine-grained tannins. Produced from organically grown Sangiovese grapes."
- Natalie Maclean
