{"product_id":"castelgiocondo-brunello-di-montalcino-2021","title":"Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2021 is a classic expression of Sangiovese from one of Tuscany’s most respected estates, combining power, precision, and elegant minerality. Crafted by Frescobaldi in the historic heart of Montalcino, it reflects both the nobility of the grape and the depth of a terroir shaped by centuries of winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby in the glass, this Brunello opens with an inviting mix of ripe raspberry, blackcurrant, and violet. With time in the glass, it gains layers of leather, spice, and balsamic nuance, while the palate shows a dense tannic frame, lively structure, and a distinctly mineral edge.\n\nThe finish is long and refined, balancing concentration with freshness. This is a wine built for cellaring, and it should continue to develop complexity over the next decade or more, gaining even greater harmony and aromatic depth with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from Castelgiocondo’s hillside vineyards in Montalcino, around 300 meters above sea level, with southwest exposure for optimal ripening. The soils of galestro and clay provide excellent drainage and help shape the wine’s concentrated character and precise aromatic profile. Harvesting is done by hand, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel with frequent pump-overs and extended maceration on the skins.\n\nAfter malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for two years in oak, using a combination of small French barrels and large Slavonian casks, before further bottle aging to refine its structure and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Brunello pairs beautifully with roasted meats, game, braised dishes, and aged cheeses. Serve it at 16–18°C, and decant for at least an hour before serving to allow the aromas and tannins to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCastelgiocondo is one of the historic estates of the Frescobaldi family, whose winemaking roots in Tuscany date back more than 700 years. The property in Montalcino has long been associated with some of the region’s most celebrated Brunello wines, and it continues to stand out for its combination of heritage, rigorous vineyard work, and consistently high quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castelgiocondo - Frescobaldi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54439878951249,"sku":"XW-62328","price":40.04,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/castelgiocondo-brunello-di-montalcino-2021","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}