Frescobaldi Tenuta CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino is a premium red wine from Tuscany, Italy. This DOCG-certified wine is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes grown in the hills of Montalcino. The wine is aged for 36 months in oak barrels and an additional 12 months in bottles, resulting in a full-bodied and complex wine with rich tannins. This wine is highly praised by wine critics for its exceptional quality. Frescobaldi Tenuta CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino is an excellent choice for any wine connoisseur seeking a top-tier red wine from Italy.

Vinification: Nearly perfect weather conditions mean that the grapes are harvested by hand without any great difficulty, and it undergo a scrupulous selection on the sorting benches once it reach the winery. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with frequent pumping over, especially during the early stages. The wine is then aged in large wooden barrels, where it can mature and become more refined until it achieves the perfect harmony.

Appearance: To the eye, it is a brilliant ruby red.

Nose: Particularly complex and intense aroma. It has a distinctly fruity bouquet, with clear hints of blackberry, accompanied by various other woodland berries. The floral notes of violet and wild rose are omnipresent in Brunello di Castelgiocondo. 

Taste: Spicy, straight, fresh, with hints of cocoa beans and undergrowth alongside nutmeg and the inevitable varied spicy sensations. On the palate, its tannic texture is very dense and supported by a generous body, in a very satisfying balance of flavours.

Finish: The finish is very long with a touch of licorice root.

Food pairings: It is best paired with red meat, game, and aged cheese.

About the producer: Frescobaldi is one of the most authentic Italian wines that you will find today because of its impressive 700-year-old history. This family played a vital role in the history of Florence city and has been crafting excellent Tuscan fine wines for a long time. Many centuries ago, the first Frescobaldi family members started as bankers but then evolved to become the names behind some of the significant structures of Florence. The diversity of Tuscany is visible in the Frescobaldi wine label. The family estates of Frescobaldi grow grapes and olives across Tuscany. Every terroir is given a lot of importance here; therefore, the product reflects the characteristics of the land where it is grown.