By rescobaldi
Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015 Rated 97JS
Description
James Suckling Review
Rated 97
This is a pure and beautiful Brunello with super fine and abundant tannins that are comprehensive and expansive. Builds on the palate. Full body. Round and firm with beautiful fruit and length. Lively and vivid. From organically grown grapes. Needs a year or two to soften, but already gorgeous.
Wine Tasting Notes
Brunello CastelGiocondo first appeals to the eye with its bright, rich ruby-red hue. On the nose, fruity notes dominate, ranging from raspberry to blackcurrant, with vague hints of blueberry. Elegant floral notes emerge, offering striking and surprising scents of violet. Spicy tertiary notes are then released, due to the lengthy ageing process. Cinnamon, pepper and leather combine in an experience of extreme elegance, finishing on a balsamic note. The wine envelops the mouth completely and impresses with its balance, its dense tannic texture and its minerality, as well as its long, persistent finish.
Alcohol 13%
PAIR IT WITH
How To Serve
- Neat or over a single large ice cube to preserve smoothness.
- Garnish with a dried orange slice or cinnamon stick.
- Try it in a Reposado Paloma: grapefruit soda, lime, pinch of salt.
- Or in a Vanilla Old Fashioned: tequila, agave, bitters, orange peel.