Castelgiocondo (Frescobaldi), Brunello Montalcino other_regions oolong tea and clove hints

oolong tea and clove hints with a touch of earthy loam

A background note of wood spice combines with very fresh

I suspect this will come close to the quality of the Hill of Grace at a fraction of the price

silky tone to the dark fruit flavors and gentle acids bringing freshness and energy

plum and prune

Castelgiocondo (Frescobaldi), Brunello Montalcino other_regions oolong tea and clove hintsThe 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