Buy CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. Premium Tuscan Red from Frescobaldi. Powerful Sangiovese, perfect for cellaring or a Sunday Roast. :

 

CastelGiocondo: A Tuscan Masterpiece of Pedigree and Power

From the historic Marchesi de' Frescobaldi estate, CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG stands as a benchmark for premium Italian winemaking. This Brunello is produced on the south-western side of Montalcino, where the estate’s unique galestro and clay soils yield a Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello) grape of immense character and ageing potential. A wine of significant pedigree, it is a must-have for any serious collector or fine dining experience.

Tasting Profile: Depth, Spice, and Longevity

• Colour: Deep, intense ruby, hinting at the wine's concentration and age-worthiness.
• Nose: Rich and layered, presenting ripe red and black fruit-think blackcurrant, raspberry, and prune-followed by classic Brunello characteristics of dried rose, violet, and a sophisticated tertiary layer of leather, tobacco, and sweet spice.
• Palate: Full and robust, showcasing a beautiful balance between powerful fruit and a firm, yet polished tannic structure. The mouthfeel is persistent, leading to a very long finish with savoury mineral notes. This wine has the potential to evolve beautifully for decades in the cellar.

Food Matching & Decanting

A wine of this calibre benefits greatly from aeration. We recommend decanting for 2-3 hours before serving to allow the tannins to soften and the bouquet to blossom. Serve at 18°C.

• Food Matches: Classic Sunday Roast Lamb, Venison Loin with rich berry reduction, Slow-cooked Beef Ragu, Mature Pecorino or Aged Cheddar.

Brunello di Montalcino 2021
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