BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG "CASTELGIOCONDO" 2015 - FRESCOBALDI

Denomination: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Vintage: 2015

Alcohol: 14.5%

Region: Tuscany (Italy)

Format: 0.75 l

Grapes: Sangiovese 100%

CLIMATIC TREND

Sangiovese di CastelGiocondo sprouted during the first week of April and continued to grow regularly, taking advantage of the abundant water reserves left since 2014 and rainfall in the winter of 2015. The season continued with a dry and sunny climate, which allowed a homogeneous development of the vegetative wall. July was very hot and dry with temperatures 5 ° C higher than average; thanks to the agronomic choices that we have been perpetuating for years, such as the autumn tillage, sowing of green manures and the management of the foliage, the vines have not been excessively affected by the high temperatures in July. In the first week of August, two important rains gave relief to the plants and lowered the temperatures allowing the vines to synthesize aromas, anthocyanins and tannins; of primary importance for the quality of wines.

VINIFICATION AND MATURATION

The careful care placed in the vineyard, together with the typical characteristics of this unmistakable terroir, have led to a beautiful harvest. The Sangiovese grapes were harvested by hand and, once they arrived in the cellar, underwent a scrupulous selection. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with frequent pumping over especially during the first stages. The wine was then subjected to aging in wood, where it was able to mature, refine and balance. CastelGiocondo Brunello is ready for release on the market 5 years after the harvest and only after further refinement in the bottle.

TASTING NOTES

CastelGiocondo Brunello 2015 has a deep ruby ​​red color. The nose is expressed with very clear aromas of berries and sour cherries in alcohol. Cinnamon, tobacco, mint and tea leaves make up a very complex aromatic picture where each component alternates without prevailing over the others. In the mouth it is enveloping, with velvety tannins that give a creamy sensation. The alcoholic component is balanced by a fresh balsamic and sapid mineral sensation. The finish is very long, typical of CastelGiocondo of great vintages.

AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

JamesSuckling: 97 points

Wine Enthusiast: 96 Points

"Editors' Choise" Falstaff: 95 points

Decanter: 94 Points

Wine Spectator: 93 Points

Wine Advocate: 93 Points

Bibenda: 5 bunches