Florence: Wine Tasting at a Vineyard With a Local Winemaker
Visit a local vineyard just 20 km from Florence and enjoy a wine tasting with a local winemaker. Learn about the winemaking process and taste wine from the vat and barrels.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2024 to 2037.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 95/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, graphite, violet, sweet cedar
Palate: dark plum, iron, polished oak, wild herbs
Merlot-Sangiovese Toscana IGT from the historical Castiglioni estate, the Frescobaldi family's flagship Bordeaux-blend Super Tuscan.
What it pairs with
- Beef short rib stew Merlot-Sangiovese plushness for braised beef.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Bistecca alla fiorentina Mid-weight Super Tuscan for a T-bone.More wines for steak →Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
- Aged Pecorino with truffle honey Sweet umami and the wine's cedar.More wines for truffles →
With cheese
How to serve Castiglioni Giramonte
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. Beef short rib stew, Bistecca alla fiorentina, Aged Pecorino with truffle honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Giramonte launched 1999 as a Merlot-led Super Tuscan from the Frescobaldi family's oldest estate, Tenuta di Castiglioni at Montespertoli (Frescobaldi-owned since the 11th century).
- 1999First Giramonte vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Merlot (60%), Sangiovese (40%)
- Classification
- Toscana IGT
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 80 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1999
Frequently asked about Castiglioni Giramonte
What does Castiglioni Giramonte taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, graphite, violet, sweet cedar. On the palate, dark plum, iron, polished oak, wild herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Merlot-Sangiovese Toscana IGT from the historical Castiglioni estate, the Frescobaldi family's flagship Bordeaux-blend Super Tuscan.
When should I drink Castiglioni Giramonte?
Drink 5 to 18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Castiglioni Giramonte?
Beef short rib stew is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bistecca alla fiorentina and Aged Pecorino with truffle honey. Merlot-Sangiovese plushness for braised beef.
What grapes are in Castiglioni Giramonte?
The blend is Merlot (60%), Sangiovese (40%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.
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