Castelgiocondo - Frescobaldi
Brunello di Montalcino 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Ageing for 2 years in wood (French oak barriques and Slavonian oak casks), followed by at least 5 years in the cellar and several months in the bottle (approximately 4 months). |
- Type: Still red wine DOCG, 100% Sangiovese.
- Nose: Raspberry, redcurrant, blackberry, violet, spices, leather and balsamic hints.
- Palate: Full-bodied structure, silky tannins, marked freshness and minerality.
- Ageing: Maceration for 32 days; 2 years in French and Slavonian oak barrels.
- Pairings: Ideal with roasts and game; serve at 18°C, decant for an hour.
Description
Wine type
Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino by Frescobaldi is a Tuscan red wine with Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) status that captures the most authentic essence of Sangiovese. It is distinguished by an enveloping structure, supported by dense and elegant tannins, a vibrant freshness and a distinct savoury and mineral trail. The olfactory profile opens with aromas of raspberry, blackberry and redcurrant, embellished by nuances of violet, spicy notes and balsamic accents. The palate culminates in a warm and persistent finish, the result of fermentation in steel and ageing in wooden barrels.
Origin
This wine originates from the Castelgiocondo estate in Montalcino, situated in the picturesque landscape of the Val d’Orcia. The vineyards, located between 150 and 500 metres above sea level, benefit from an optimal south-west exposure that guarantees the perfect ripening of the grapes. The soils, characterised by a mix of galestro, clays and marls with Pliocene sand insertions, ensure excellent drainage and give the wine concentration and a precise aromatic definition. The significant summer temperature variations contribute to defining an ideal structural balance between freshness and intensity.
Production method
Production begins with a meticulous manual harvest and a careful selection of the best bunches. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature with frequent pump-overs, followed by a long maceration on the skins for thirty-two days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for two years in wood, resting in small French oak barrels and in Slavonian oak casks. Further ageing in the bottle completes the evolutionary process, allowing the wine to reach the market five years after the harvest.
History and interesting facts
Located on the ancient Castelgiocondo estate of Frescobaldi, this celebrated Brunello di Montalcino DOCG traces its roots back to a history that began in 1100. Situated on the western slope of the hill, the estate boasts an excellent viticultural vocation documented since the nineteenth century. Following the strictest tradition, the wine is released to the market exclusively five years after the harvest. The exceptional 2021 vintage has captured the attention of international critics, achieving top-level ratings such as 95 James Suckling points and 97+ from Luca Gardini.
Awards
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2021
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
94/100
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 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castelgiocondo - Frescobaldi |
| Story | History and interesting facts Located on the ancient Castelgiocondo estate of Frescobaldi, this celebrated Brunello di Montalcino DOCG traces its roots back to a history that began in 1100. Situated on the western slope of the hill, the estate boasts an excellent viticultural vocation documented since the nineteenth century. Following the strictest tradition, the wine is released to the market exclusively five years after the harvest. The exceptional 2021 vintage has captured the attention of international critics, achieving top-level ratings such as 95 James Suckling points and 97+ from Luca Gardini. |
| Origin | Montalcino (Siena), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Dynamic climatic conditions: rainy and mild winters, late cold spells, significant diurnal temperature variations in summer and long periods of intense heat; harvest with mild temperatures and low humidity. |
| Soil composition | Schistous clay, Pliocene clays and sands |
| Fermentation | 32 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest with selection of the bunches; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with frequent pumping over; maceration on the skins for 32 days; malolactic fermentation; ageing for 2 years in wood (French oak barriques and Slavonian oak casks) with further ageing in the cellar and resting in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Hand-harvested with selection of the bunches; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with frequent pump-overs; maceration on the skins for 32 days; malolactic fermentation; ageing for 2 years in wood (French oak barriques and Slavonian oak casks), followed by cellar ageing and bottle rest (approximately 4 months). |
| Aging | Ageing for 2 years in wood (French oak barriques and Slavonian oak casks), followed by at least 5 years in the cellar and several months in the bottle (approximately 4 months). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |