Castelgiocondo (Frescobaldi), Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2010 and this recently disgorged rendition

and this recently disgorged rendition has really benefited from the additional time sur lattes

licorice and exotic spice aromas

"I bought this vineyard to save it from being ripped up in 2002

85 ha parcel purchased in late 1992)

indeed it is presently almost strict

Castelgiocondo (Frescobaldi), Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2010 and this recently disgorged renditionThe 1997 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta di Castelgiocondo is a focused and determined wine that is laced with black cherry, sweet spice, candied fruit, menthol notes, root beer and licorice. The brightness and overall buoyant lift to the bouquet is very attractive. Brunello Castelgiocondo changes gear in the mouth where instead of brawn and power, it delivers a compact and smooth finish. The wine is at its peak drinking moment now, or perhaps slightly