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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Red Montalcino Frescobaldi Estate
162,30 €
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021 de Frescobaldi, Sangiovese Grosso de Montalcino, en grand format 3 L à 40,58 € les 75 cl. Aucune récompense ni guide n'est mentionné pour ce millésime.

  • Typicity & terroir25 %7,8

    Appellation Brunello di Montalcino DOCG et zone de Montalcino nommées, cépage Sangiovese Grosso unique, profil de fruits rouges, épices, cuoio et tabacco cohérent.

  • Recognition20 %6,0

    No awards or guides mentioned; the producer Frescobaldi is named, but without any attested distinction in the sources.

  • Value for money25 %7,2

    Grand format 3 L à 162,30 € (prix barré 186,74 €), soit 40,58 € les 75 cl : cohérent pour un Brunello, sans être sous le prix de son rang.

  • Versatility at the table15 %7,6

    Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated.

  • Producer & winemaking15 %7,4

    Domaine Castelgiocondo de Frescobaldi situé à Montalcino, fermentation en acier, longue macération et élevage d'au moins cinq ans précisés.

Évaluée le 20 October 2026 · fiabilité des informations : average

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Technical sheet

Grape varietySangiovese Grosso
AppellationDOCG
Production zoneMontalcino
Vintage2021
Alcohol content15.0%
Format300 cl
ColorIntense ruby red
Serving temperature16-18°C
Food and wine pairingRed meats, game, aged cheeses

The wine

Castelgiocondo Brunello 2021: The Soul of Sangiovese Grosso

Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where the sun caresses the vines and every sip tells a story. Today, I'm taking you to discover a Brunello di Montalcino from the Frescobaldi estate, a bottle that embodies the power and elegance of its terroir.

The Terroir of Montalcino, the Art of Frescobaldi

This wine was born on the historic lands of Montalcino, a name that resonates with prestige in the wine world. The Castelgiocondo estate, owned by the Frescobaldi family, passionately cultivates Sangiovese Grosso there, the unique and emblematic grape variety of this appellation. It is in this privileged setting that the grapes ripen, benefiting from an ideal microclimate and rich soil, giving birth to wines of remarkable depth.

When you pour this Brunello 2021, its intense red color, almost garnet, immediately catches the eye. On the nose, a symphony of aromas awakens: ripe red fruits, such as cherry, blend with notes of sweet spices, vanilla and tobacco, with a balsamic touch that brings fascinating complexity. On the palate, you will discover a robust structure, carried by velvety tannins, which promises beautiful evolution over time. Fermentation in steel tanks and a long maceration, followed by aging of at least five years, help forge this complex aromatic profile and this harmonious texture.

At the table with the Castelgiocondo Brunello

This Brunello di Montalcino is the ideal companion for gourmet moments. I recommend it with grilled or sauced red meats, flavorful game, or aged cheeses that will converse with its power and aromatic richness. It is a wine that invites patience, slow tasting, and reveals itself fully after a few years of cellaring. Treat yourself to this sensory journey, a true immersion in Tuscan wine excellence.

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At Castelgiocondo, Frescobaldi's Brunello 2021 is crafted with a long maceration, then aged for at least five years: the kind of patience that gives Sangiovese Grosso time to gain complexity. If you open it young, give it time to blossom in the glass.

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