{"product_id":"castelgiocondo-brunello-di-montalcino-2021","title":"Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCastelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino by Frescobaldi is a still red wine that expresses the authenticity of \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e. This Brunello di Montalcino stands out for its full-bodied style, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003edense tannic structure\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003elong, balsamic finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for accompanying roasts, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003cstrong\u003esouth-west exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring perfect ripening of the grapes. The soils, characterised by \u003cstrong\u003egalestro and clay\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary Tuscan terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e is expressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e. A meticulous \u003cstrong\u003ecellar ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e, which concludes with an adequate rest in glass, enriches the organoleptic profile, developing the spicy complexity typical of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced on the magnificent \u003cstrong\u003eCastelgiocondo - Frescobaldi\u003c\/strong\u003e estate, the elegant \u003cstrong\u003eBrunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies a prestigious heritage with historical roots dating back to 1100. The vineyards thrive at an altitude of 300 metres on soils composed of \u003cstrong\u003egalestro and clay\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Castelgiocondo - Frescobaldi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47531518853291,"sku":"62328","price":42.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-nl\/products\/castelgiocondo-brunello-di-montalcino-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}