Brunello di Montalcino CastelGiocondo Docg 2018 75 cl Marchesi Frescobaldi

FRE BRU18

CastelGiocondo’s unique location in Montalcino, with its varied exposure and terrain – galestro, clay and Pleocene sands – offers infinite nuances to this Brunello. A multi-faceted experience that evolves over time and entices us to discover, taste and remember, again and again. 

VINIFICATION AND AGEING: Attentive care in the vineyard combined with the typical characteristics of this unmistakable terroir led to a beautiful harvest. The Sangiovese grapes were picked by hand and underwent a scrupulous selection process once in the cellar. Fermentation took place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature, with frequent pressing during the first stages. The wine was then aged in wood, where it matured, becoming refined and balanced. After a period of five full years in the cellar and a further few months of maturation in the bottle, Brunello CastelGiocondo was ready to make itself known.

TASTING NOTES: Brunello CastelGiocondo 2018 appeals first to the eye with its bright, rich ruby-red hue. On the nose, fruity notes dominate, ranging from raspberry to blackcurrant, with vague hints of blueberry. Elegant floral notes then emerge, offering striking and surprising scents of violet. Spicy tertiary notes are then released, due to the lengthy ageing process. Cinnamon, pepper and leather combine in an experience of extreme elegance, finishing on a balsamic note. The wine envelops the mouth completely and impresses with its balance, its dense tannic texture and its minerality, as well as its long, persistent finish. 

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