Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG CastelGiocondo 2016 Frescobaldi

The Brunello di Montalcino CastelGiocondo DOCG is a red wine produced only and exclusively with Sangiovese grapes in the Frescobaldi estate in Montalcino< /strong>. The 2016 harvest is considered an excellent year. Brunello CastelGiocondo is characterized by an intense and lively ruby ​​red colour. The aromatic bouquet is broad and extremely elegant with a predominance of berries and ripe red fruits which are accompanied by a floral note and slight spicy and balsamic hints. In the mouth, it immediately reveals an intense and elegant tannin texture which, combined with its mineral characteristic, harmoniously envelops the palate. The finish is long, warm and persistent, with the return of the spicy and balsamic components.

Montalcino, city of Brunello, is a beautiful historic city immersed in the extraordinary landscape of the Val'Orcia Natural Park. Here is a charming medieval village surrounded by mighty walls and dominated by an ancient castle of authentic and extraordinary architectural perfection.

"CastelGiocondo is a unique place in Montalcino, where the great variety of exposures and soils – galestro, clays and Pliocene sands – give this Brunello infinite nuances.A versatility of notes that evolve over time and that make me continually want to discover, savor and remember." Lamberto Frescobaldi

CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin) the 2016 was a very demanding, long and highly requested year, but in the end one of the best ever. The harvest was beautiful. The Sangiovese grapes are harvested by hand after having undergone a careful and scrupulous selection. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Subsequently the wine is subjected to aging in wooden barrels for maturation, refinement and balance. CastelGiocondo Brunello DOCG is ready to be placed on the market, 5 years after the harvest, and only after further refinement in the bottle. CastelGiocondo Brunello DOCG is a very intense and lively ruby ​​red wine. The aromatic bouquet is broad and extremely elegant, pervaded by delicious fruity sensations. Berries and ripe red fruits predominate, which accompany  an elegant and persistent floral note and spicy and balsamic hints. In the mouth it reveals a dense and elegant tannic texture which, together with its mineral characteristic, totally envelops the palate and impresses with its harmony. The finish is long, warm and persistent, with the return of spicy, sweet and balsamic components.

Awards and accolades

• JamesSuckling: 95 Points
• Wine Advocate: 93 Points
• Falstaff: 95 Points
• Vinous: 93 Points
• Luca Gardini: 97+ Points