Name: Frescobaldi, CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG, 2012 (Magnum)
Brand: weindepotsingapore
SKU: 14010614
Price: 220.00 SGD
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Frescobaldi, CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG, 2012 (Magnum)

$220.00 SGD

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Country

Italy

Region

Tuscany

Varietal

Sangiovese

Producer

Castelgiocondo

Vintage

2012

Bottling

1.5 litre, 14.5% abv

The village of Castelgiocondo overlooks the historic estate of the Frescobaldis in Montalcino: an ancient stronghold built in 1100 to defend the road leading from the sea to Siena. The property is one of the first 4 to begin producing Brunello di Montalcino in 1800, and its historic importance is represented on the label of Castelgiocondo by the figure of a condottiere from a celebrated fresco of the Sienese artist Simone Martini.

The artist’s depiction shows Guidoriccio da Fogliano, commander of the troops of Siena who in 1323 led the attack on the Montemassi castle; an historic moment that coincided with the initiation of the Frescobaldi family’s centuries-old adventure in the world of wine.

The Frescobaldi family is becoming an ever more important force in the Montalcino territory thanks to recent land and winery investments. The Castelgiocondo 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a soft and supple expression of Sangiovese. This oak-driven wine offers a generous bouquet that is based in part on dark cherry and primary fruit, and in part on spicy tones of toast and smoke. That said, this estate has very much redefined its use of oak and the results show much more balance and purity compared to wines made one decade ago. The brightness of the acidity also comes as a surprise given the warm vintage. That freshness is essential to the wine's aging potential.

- Robert Parker Wine Advocate