Private Tour: Montalcino Wine Tasting Experience
Private guided wine tour and tasting in Montalcino, Tuscany to discover Brunello and the most amazing wine estates and cellars that give birth to this extraordinary wine.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2016: best 2023 to 2041.
vintage7 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2016 | 95/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2016 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, leather, graphite
Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco, wild herbs
Frescobaldi's blended-estate Brunello from the western Montalcino, in continuous production since 1989.
What it pairs with
- Bistecca alla fiorentina Modern Brunello structure for a T-bone.More wines for steak →Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
- Wild boar pappardelle Game ragu and Sangiovese acidity.More wines for wild boar →Find wild boar pappardelle on TableJourney →
- Aged Pecorino Toscano Crystalline cheese with cherry-and-tobacco.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
How to serve CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Bistecca alla fiorentina, Wild boar pappardelle, Aged Pecorino Toscano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Frescobaldi acquired the CastelGiocondo estate in 1989 and bottled its first Brunello from the 235-hectare property the same year.
- 1989Frescobaldi acquires CastelGiocondo and bottles first Brunello
Facts
- Producer
- Frescobaldi CastelGiocondo · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Oak
- 24 months in French and Slavonian oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 80 at retail
- Drinking window
- 7 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
Frequently asked about CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino
What does CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, leather, graphite. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco, wild herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Frescobaldi's blended-estate Brunello from the western Montalcino, in continuous production since 1989.
When should I drink CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino?
Drink 7 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino?
Bistecca alla fiorentina is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar pappardelle and Aged Pecorino Toscano. Modern Brunello structure for a T-bone.
What grapes are in CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
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