Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino Castelgiocondo DOCG 2014
(Wine Advocate Score 91) The 2014 Brunello di Montalcino (with 300,000 bottles made) hits a sweet spot. It's not too intense, nor is it too weak. Hitting that balance was not easy for many producers across the appellation, especially in a vintage that threw as many curve balls as this one. This wine offers measured fruit, measured intensity and tannins that are firm but also accessible. Given the large bottle production here, this is a good go-to Brunello for those who want to taste the vintage, but who don't want to get bogged down by anything more complicated.
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 noble grape variety. It is an elegant, well-balanced wine of magnificent structure. Intense ruby red in colour, the wine expresses clearly defined aromas of raspberry and red summer fruits, further enriched by elegant floral violet notes. On the palate CastelGiocondo Brunello is harmonious and well-defined wine with elegant tannins and a sapid and mineral persistence. The wine has a long, lingering finish.
| Winery | Frescobaldi |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Specific Appellation | Brunello di Montalcino |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese |
| Bottle Size | Bottle |
| Vintage | 2014 |
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The little joys of life, the pleasure of flavours and taste – these are the sensations Tuscany offers, and which Frescobaldi wishes to dedicate to whoever sees in wine a culture beyond the vine and the grape. “My dream, and that of my family, is to share our work, our emotions and our passion through our wines, to share a life dedicated to understanding and developing these terroirs, inspired by the spirit of Tuscany, the art of what is beautiful and what is good. For me, one thousand years of family history are a unique and incomparable treasure o knowledge and tradition. It is my duty to share this passion with future generations, passing on our love for these eternal places, these eternal hills” Lamberto Frescobaldi – PresidentFrescobaldi embodies the essence of Tuscany, its extraordinary vocation for viticulture and the diversity of its territories. Frescobaldi’s uniqueness stems precisely from the representation of this diversity, from its estates and from wines which express a kaleidoscope of aromas and sensations, springing from the characteristics of each individual terroir. The estates are positioned in prime areas of Tuscany and each tells its own story, made up of nature, terroir and people. From Tenuta Castiglioni, where the family’s 700 years of wine-growing history began, to CastelGiocondo on the Montalcino hills, to the timeless Castello Nipozzano. From the hidden gem of Castello Pomino, up to Tenuta Ammiraglia’s new horizons overlooking the sea, to Tenuta Perano a natural amphitheatre in the heart of Chianti Classico, ending with Remole, that express all the character of Tuscany.
