Italy

Brunello di Montalcino

Cork

Riserva

Situated southwest of Montalcino at an altitude of around 300 metres, Castelgiocondo was one of the earliest producers of Brunello. The estate's Ripe al Convento vineyard sits at 450 metres, facing south on schisty Galestro soils. A hot, dry July was followed by refreshing rains in the first week of August. Damp earth, old wood, raspberry, and red and black cherry aromas are followed in the mouth by a punch of tangy red fruits and acidity, which mellow to reveal fine-grained, ripe tannins and spicy oak notes. Succulent black cherry and blackberry appears on the mid-palate, with a menthol freshness that doubles up with the acidity to give a cleansing character. The finish features spicy wood and chocolate touches. Still youthful, this has plenty of life left in it yet.

Sangiovese

Frescobaldi, Castelgiocondo Ripe Al Convento Riserva, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, 2015

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Situated southwest of Montalcino at an altitude of around 300 metres, Castelgiocondo was one of the earliest producers of Brunel

Frescobaldi, Castelgiocondo Ripe Al Convento Riserva, Brunello di Montalcino 2015

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