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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva 2019 from Frescobaldi, Sangiovese Grosso, aged at least 5 years including 2 in wood, in 1.5 L format at €223.11. No awards or guides are mentioned for this cuvée.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation and Sangiovese Grosso named, Montalcino zone specified; profile (red fruits, leather, balsamic) consistent with the appellation.
No awards or guides mentioned; the producer Frescobaldi is named, but without any attested distinction in the sources.
Large 1.5 L format at €223.11 (crossed-out price €267.51), i.e. €111.56 per 75 cl: price consistent with a Brunello Riserva of this rank, without being below the usual rate.
Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; nothing about aging potential.
Frescobaldi estate named in Montalcino (Castelgiocondo), fermentation in steel, long maceration, minimum 5 years of aging including 2 in wood: detailed practices.
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 time seems suspended. It is precisely from this magical place that I invite you to discover a gem: the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva from Frescobaldi, a wine that embodies the elegance and depth of its terroir.
This journey begins in Montalcino, an appellation recognized worldwide for its exceptional red wines. The Frescobaldi estate, with its Castelgiocondo, passionately cultivates Sangiovese Grosso there, a unique and emblematic grape variety of this region. This Brunello Riserva is the fruit of a promising 2019 vintage, where every cluster was carefully nurtured to express the best of its potential.
When you pour this wine, you are first struck by its intense ruby red color, a promise of the richness it holds. On the nose, an aromatic ballet unfolds before you: notes of ripe red fruits and wild berries subtly blend with spicy touches of tobacco and leather. On the palate, you will discover an elegant structure, velvety tannins, and a balanced freshness that extends the pleasure through a persistent and enveloping finish. This wine benefited from fermentation in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration, then aging for at least five years, two of which in wooden barrels, which gives it this remarkable complexity and longevity.
This Brunello Riserva is the ideal companion for special moments. I warmly recommend it with grilled or sauced red meats, a fine cut of game, or with aged cheeses that will reveal all its nuances. It is a wine that calls for contemplation, to be shared with friends or family, to celebrate the richness of Tuscan cuisine and Mediterranean conviviality. Let yourself be carried away by this unique sensory experience, a true invitation to journey into the heart of Tuscany.
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