CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2019
Full-bodied red wine · Frescobaldi (Tenuta CastelGiocondo)
Vintage: 2019
Type
Full-bodied red wine
Producer
Frescobaldi (Tenuta CastelGiocondo)
Country
Italy
Vintage
2019
Region & Appellation
Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Grape Varieties
100% Sangiovese (locally known as Brunello)
Color & Appearance
Deep ruby red with garnet highlights, clear, medium-high viscosity with long legs running down the glass
Aroma Profile
Intense aromas of ripe red cherries, wild berries, dried violet petals, leather, sweet tobacco, and subtle hints of Mediterranean herbs and balsamic undertones
Tasting Notes
A powerful and harmonious wine with an energetic attack, structured mid-palate showing vibrant fruit and savory complexity, leading to an exceptionally long, warming finish with lingering notes of spice and earth
Flavor Profile
Ripe red cherry, blackberry, plum, complemented by leather, earthy forest floor, espresso bean, and well-integrated sweet spices from oak aging
Body & Texture
Full-bodied with a velvety, mouth-coating texture, firm yet polished structure, and rich extract concentration
Acidity & Tannins
High, refreshing acidity balancing the ripe fruit, paired with prominent, fine-grained, and mature tannins that provide an assertive grip
Sweetness Level
Bone dry
Alcohol Content
14.5% ABV
Aging & Oak
Aged for several years in a combination of Slavonian oak casks and French oak barriques, followed by additional bottle aging prior to release
Food Pairings
Bistecca alla Fiorentina, roasted game meats, braised lamb shanks, aged pecorino cheese, and rich mushroom risotto
Serving Suggestions
Serve at 16-18°C in a large Bordeaux-style glass, decant for at least 1 to 2 hours before serving, drinking window from 2025 to 2040
Price Range
50 to 80 USD
Quality Assessment
93-95 points, super-premium tier, highly consistent and critically acclaimed representation of modern-classic Brunello
Production Methods
Hand-harvested grapes, temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation with extended skin contact, followed by traditional aging in large oak casks and barriques
Terroir
Diverse soils featuring marine Pliocene sediments, clay, and Galestro schist, located at high elevations with excellent southwest exposure, ensuring optimal sun exposure and cooling breezes
History & Heritage
CastelGiocondo is one of the historic estates of Montalcino, with winemaking roots dating back over a thousand years, acquired by the illustrious Frescobaldi family who have championed Tuscan winemaking for over 700 years
Interesting Facts
CastelGiocondo was one of the very first estates in Montalcino to plant Brunello back in the 19th century, and the historic fortress on the estate was built in the 12th century for defensive purposes
Cellaring Potential
Excellent aging potential, expected to evolve gracefully over the next 15 to 25 years, reaching peak maturity around 2030-2040
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