Castelgiocondo - Frescobaldi
Brunello di Montalcino 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for 2 years in wood (French oak barriques and Slavonian oak casks), then at least 5 years in the cellar and a few months in the bottle (about 4 months). |
- Name and grape: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, 100% Sangiovese, 2020 harvest
- Aromatic profile: hints of raspberry and blackcurrant, violet, spicy notes, leather and a balsamic finish
- Taste: enveloping and harmonious structure, compact tannins, pronounced minerality and persistence
- Production: fermentation in steel, 32 days maceration, 2 years ageing in oak
- Pairings: serve at 16-20°C with red meats, game and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino by Frescobaldi is a still red wine that expresses the authenticity of Sangiovese. This Brunello di Montalcino stands out for its full-bodied style, supported by a dense tannic structure and a pleasant mineral sensation. The aromatic profile opens with fruity notes of raspberry and blackcurrant, enriched by a floral hint of violet. With oxygenation, elegant nuances of leather and spices emerge, culminating in a long, balsamic finish, ideal for accompanying roasts, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This red is born in the heart of Tuscany, in the Montalcino area, a region historically dedicated to viticulture. Frescobaldi's vineyards are located at three hundred metres altitude with an optimal south-west exposure, ensuring perfect ripening of the grapes. The soils, characterised by galestro and clay, offer excellent natural drainage, giving the wine remarkable concentration and precise aromatic definition. The ancient medieval hamlet of the estate embodies the exclusive setting in which this extraordinary Tuscan terroir is expressed.
How it is produced
The production process begins with manual harvesting and careful selection of the bunches. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel containers at a controlled temperature, with frequent pumping over and a long maceration on the skins to encourage the extraction of colour and tannins. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for two years in wood, divided between small French oak barrels and Slavonian oak casks. A meticulous cellar ageing, which concludes with an adequate rest in glass, enriches the organoleptic profile, developing the spicy complexity typical of this wine.
History and Curiosities
Produced on the magnificent Castelgiocondo - Frescobaldi estate, the elegant Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 embodies a prestigious heritage with historical roots dating back to 1100. The vineyards thrive at an altitude of 300 metres on soils composed of galestro and clay, ideal conditions to enhance the noble qualities of Sangiovese. This exceptional vintage, born from the area's winemaking vocation since the nineteenth century, offers an enveloping sip that has been awarded by international critics with 94 points from James Suckling and 5 bunches from Bibenda.
Awards
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2020
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
93/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1300
- Oenologist: Ermanno Morlacchetti
- Bottles produced: 700.000
- Hectares: 235
The village of Castelgiocondo dominates from above the historic Frescobaldi estate in Montalcino, an ancient stronghold built in 1100 to defend the road from the sea to Siena. The property is one of the first four from which the production of Brunello di Montalcino began in 1800.
The historical importance of the estate is testified by the knight figure shown on Castelgiocondo wine labels, taken from a famous fresco by the Sienese painter Simone Martini. The artist painted Guidoriccio da Fogliano, commander of Siena's troops, who led the attack on the castle of Montemassi. A historical coincidence that saw the Frescobaldi family begin their centuries-long adventure in the world of wine at the same time as the knight's exploits. Read more
| Name | Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castelgiocondo - Frescobaldi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced on the magnificent Castelgiocondo - Frescobaldi estate, the elegant Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 embodies a prestigious heritage with historical roots dating back to 1100. The vineyards thrive at an altitude of 300 metres on soils composed of galestro and clay, ideal conditions to enhance the noble qualities of Sangiovese. This exceptional vintage, born from the area's winemaking vocation since the nineteenth century, offers an enveloping sip that has been awarded by international critics with 94 points from James Suckling and 5 bunches from Bibenda. |
| Origin | Montalcino (Siena) |
| Soil composition | Galestro, clays and Pliocene sands |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with frequent pump-overs; 32 days maceration; malolactic fermentation; ageing for 2 years in wood (French oak barriques and Slavonian oak casks) with further ageing in the cellar and in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with frequent pump-overs in the initial stages; maceration for 32 days; malolactic fermentation following alcoholic fermentation; ageing for 2 years in wood (French oak barriques and Slavonian oak casks), then at least 5 years in the cellar and several months in bottle (about 4 months). |
| Aging | Aged for 2 years in wood (French oak barriques and Slavonian oak casks), then at least 5 years in the cellar and a few months in the bottle (about 4 months). |
| Year production | 700000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |