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FrescobaldiCastelgiocondo Brunello Di Montalcino
Dry, Medium Bodied style of Sangiovese
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Dry, Medium Bodied style of SangioveseCastelgiocondo is produced from an uncompromising selection of the finest Sangiovese grapes, in a vineyard whose ideal elevation, well-drained soils, and southwest-facing exposure yield all of the qualities that converge to produce the finest expression of this ancient grape variety. It is an elegant, well-balanced Brunello di Montalcino of magnificent structure.
Castelgiocondo is produced from an uncompromising selection of the finest Sangiovese grapes, in a vineyard whose ideal elevation, well-drained soils, and southwest-facing exposure yield all of the qualities that converge to produce the finest expression of this ancient grape variety. It is an elegant, well-balanced Brunello di Montalcino of magnificent structure.
Medium bodied red wines have a lightly textured mouthfeel with moderate flavour impact. Often medium in colour.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeSangiovese
- Size750ML
- RegionTuscany
- Current Vintage2019* - Vintage is not guaranteed and may vary store to store or when delivered.
- Standard Drinks8.58
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- CountryItaly
- Brand NameFrescobaldi
- ClosureCork
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyMedium Bodied
- More about Huon Hooke
Huon Hooke
Prolific Australian wine reviewer for Fairfax Media and The Real Review
Vintage 2010
95 points
A top wine, but it desperately needs more age. It's very tight, firm and concentrated, with masses of fruit and tannin, and classic Italianate savouriness. Oak has been used, but sensitively. A big, powerful, tightly-bunched wine, which will yield immense rewards if cellared a few years.
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