Brunello di Montalcino 2018 Castelgiocondo Frescobaldi 75 cl

Description

History

The history of the Frescobaldi family in Tuscany is often the history of Tuscany itself; tradition and roots go back as far as 1300, when Dino Frescobaldi, Dante Alighieri’s poet friend, gave him back the first seven cantos of the Divine Comedy, thus allowing him to complete the work. More or less in the same period the family acquires some estates in Chianti starting to produce and market wine. Many centuries later, around 1855, it was they who planted some international vines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay right here in Tuscany. 1900 was a century of great revolution for Italian agriculture and consequently also for the company; production methods were innovated and new possessions were acquired thanks to the wise guidance of Vittorio, Ferdinando and Leonardo Frescobaldi. Today the baton has passed to Lamberto Frescobaldi, a member of the thirtieth generation of the family, who, thanks to the knowledge acquired, manages the family assets. Castelgiocondo is located southwest of Montalcino, at an altitude of about 300 meters, and is a fortress built in 1100 as a defensive fort, and was one of the four historic estates in which Brunello di Montalcino began to be produced in 1800 .

Grapes used

Sangiovese grosso (locally called brunello) 100%

Production method

The deep and mineral-rich soils on which the Sangiovese Grosso vineyards are located give minerality and complexity to the wine. The harvest takes place around mid-September. The grapes are rigorously selected; only the best will continue the winemaking process to become brunello. Immediately after arrival in the cellar, the must is created and fermentation takes place which lasts about 30 days in contact with the skins, the time necessary for an optimal extraction of colours, aromas and tannins. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation immediately after the alcoholic one and ages in wooden barrels for about 5 years and a further year in the bottle.

Alcohol content

14.5%

Tasting notes

At sight the wine has an intense garnet red colour. On the olfactory examination we perceive the typical notes of ripe Sangiovese: cherries in alcohol, plum and blackberry jam, dried violet flowers and notes of iodized minerals. Spice succession from vanilla tobacco to black pepper and cloves.

Possible combinations

Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino is perfect on medium-cooked or long-cooked and also tasty meats, such as roast pork, grilled, braised meats, guinea fowl or on rather tasty and aged cheeses.