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Frescobaldi's Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso from Montalcino, aged for a minimum of 5 years, offered in a large 5 L format at €39.90 per 75 cl. No awards or guides are mentioned, and organic or sulfite-free practices are not specified.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation and Sangiovese Grosso named, Montalcino zone specified; profile of red fruits, leather, tobacco consistent with the appellation.
No award or guide mentioned; producer Frescobaldi named, but no distinction attested in the sources.
Large 5 L format at €266.00 (crossed-out price €321.21), i.e. €39.90 per 75 cl: consistent for a Brunello, with no gimmick to inflate the price.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated.
Frescobaldi estate named and located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and minimum 5 years of aging specified.
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 in the heart of Tuscany, where the hills roll under the sun, and where time seems to stand still. It is in this setting that I invite you to discover a wine that embodies the very essence of Montalcino: the Brunello di Montalcino from Castelgiocondo, a gem of the Frescobaldi estate.
This Brunello is the fruit of ancestral know-how and a blessed terroir. Coming from the vineyards of Montalcino, this wine is made exclusively from the Sangiovese Grosso grape, an emblematic variety that finds its noblest expression here. The vinification follows traditional methods, with fermentation in steel tanks and a long maceration that extracts all the aromatic and colorful richness of the grapes.
When you bring your glass close, you will first be seduced by its intense color, a promise of a deep tasting. On the nose, this Brunello envelops you with complex notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, beautifully interwoven with spicy touches, leather, and tobacco. On the palate, you will discover remarkable elegance and tannic suppleness. The balance is refined, and the aromatic persistence leaves an intense and delicious memory, inviting each sip to a new discovery.
This Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of character, which calls for dishes worthy of it. I particularly recommend it with grilled or sauced red meats, flavorful game, or aged cheeses that will enhance its complex aromas. It is the perfect wine for a special occasion, a dinner among friends, or a privileged moment when you want to treat yourself and travel to Tuscany without leaving your table.
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