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Frescobaldi's 2021 Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese Grosso aged at least five years including twenty-four months in barrel, with 3 stelle Veronelli and several 90-point ratings. Main drawback: at €120.78 for 75 cl, the price remains that of a great Brunello, with no distinction beyond 90 points.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation, Montalcino zone and Sangiovese Grosso named; profile (red fruits, cuoio, balsamic) consistent with the appellation.
Three stelle Veronelli, 3 viti 2014 and 3 viti AIS, plus James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: real distinctions but no score beyond 90.
At €120.78 for 75 cl, the 1.5 L large format is priced according to its rank as an award-winning Brunello DOCG; the crossed-out price of €281.74 remains a commercial argument.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18 °C; no indication on ageing potential or youth.
Frescobaldi named and located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration of about four weeks and minimum ageing of five years including twenty-four months in Slavonian oak.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself, on an autumn evening, the crackling of a fireplace fire and, in your glass, the very essence of Tuscany. This Brunello di Montalcino from Frescobaldi is an invitation to a sensory journey, a promise of suspended moments.
We are in Montalcino, in the heart of this Tuscany I love so much, where Sangiovese Grosso reigns supreme. The Frescobaldi estate, whose history has been interwoven with that of the region for centuries, here signs a masterful interpretation of this emblematic grape variety. Each bottle is the fruit of ancestral know-how, passed down with passion, and of a deep understanding of this unique terroir.
This wine is the result of careful vinification, beginning with fermentation in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration on the skins, lasting about four weeks. It is this process that extracts all the richness and complexity of the Sangiovese Grosso. Then, the wine ages for a minimum of five years, including twenty-four months in Slavonian oak barrels, giving it its structure and depth. When you taste it, you discover a luminous ruby red color. On the nose, a concentration of aromas awaits you: notes of red fruits, notably marasca, ripe blood orange, and a delicate touch of spices. On the palate, it is rich and enveloping, with a pleasant tension that highlights a perfectly integrated tannic structure. The finish is fascinating for its marked sapidity and prolonged persistence.
This Brunello di Montalcino is an ideal companion for your most refined meals. I recommend it with red meats, good game, or aged cheeses. Imagine it alongside a simmered stew or a slow-cooked meat dish. It is the perfect wine for grand occasions, dinners with friends, or simply to treat yourself and enjoy a moment of escape. Let yourself be carried away by this authentic Tuscan experience.
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