Brunello di Montalcino DOCG<br /><br />'CastelGiocondo is a unique place in Montalcino, where the great variety of exposures and soils - marl, clays and Pliocene sands - give this Brunello infinite nuances. A<br />multifacetedness of notes that evolve over time and make me continually want to discover, savour and remember.' Lamberto Frescobaldi<br /><br />Climatic trend: 2016 was a challenging year, long, with many stresses, but in the end one of the best ever. The particularly mild winter resulted in budding slightly earlier<br />than normal: buds could be seen opening as early as the end of March; on the other hand, spring was cool and with several rainfalls, culminating in a very un-summery June<br />with temperatures below the average for the period. A temperate spring therefore, which led to a progressive slowdown in the vegetative phases and consequently a delay in<br />flowering and subsequent veraison. The hot summer, but without excesses, with some providential rainfall in August, meant that the vines faced the last stage of ripening in<br />an excellent physiological state and with perfectly healthy grapes. Then, the last ten days of September, rich in sunshine, temperature swings between day and night, a<br />cool, dry north wind with very low humidity levels, allowed us to complete a punctual, accurate harvest, with fragrant, very ripe, healthy, perfectly balanced grapes.<br /><br />Vinification and maturation: the careful care taken in the vineyard, together with the typical features of this unmistakable terroir, led to a beautiful harvest. The Sangiovese<br />grapes were harvested by hand and, once in the cellar, subjected to scrupulous selection. Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with<br />frequent pumping over especially during the early stages. The wine then underwent ageing in wood, where it was allowed to mature, refine and balance. CastelGiocondo<br />Brunello is ready for release 5 years after the harvest and only after further bottle ageing.<br /><br />Tasting notes: CastelGiocondo 2016 represents a further chapter capable of telling a magnificent story. Its colour is an intense, lively ruby red. Its broad bouquet is<br />extremely elegant; the nose is initially pervaded by fruity sensations.<br />Scents of small berries and ripe red fruits predominate, accompanied by an elegant floral note. Opening it up reveals spicy scents and a balsamic hint, making it extremely<br />balanced and complex. In the mouth it reveals a dense and elegant tannic texture which, together with its characteristic mineral sensation, envelops the palate and<br />impresses with its harmony. The finish is long, warm and persistent, with the sweet spicy and balsamic components returning.<br />
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€51.00