Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
"CastelGiocondo is a unique place in Montalcino, where the great variety of exposures and soils - marly, clayey and sandy
Pliocene – gives this Brunello infinite nuances. A versatility of notes that evolve over time and do so
they make you want to continually discover, savor and remember."
Climate trend
The 2019 season was characterized by a cold and fairly dry winter, with budding in the first
week of April as usual. The spring, which was rainy during the flowering period, slowed down fruit setting
naturally lowering the production load of the plants. The May rains created an important water reserve.
The summer was dry, with little rain, but thanks to the water reserve created in the spring there were no problems.
This situation allowed regular veraison and excellent ripening, with ideal cool nights.
for the development of aromas and colour. The north wind in mid-September led to a drop in temperatures
temperatures. The cool, breezy but sunny season was particularly favorable for the Sangiovese which was able to
completes its maturation by accumulating great aromatic and polyphenolic potential. The grapes have arrived
moment of the harvest, healthy, intact and with the right concentration, certainly a great vintage for Brunello di
Castel Giocondo.
Winemaking and maturation
An almost perfect climate trend allowed us to carry out the harvest by hand without any difficulty once we arrived
in the cellar they were subjected to a scrupulous selection on the sorting benches. The fermentations took place in
temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with frequent pumping over especially in the early stages. The wine was
then subjected to maturation in wood in large barrels, where it finally had the opportunity to mature and "elevate".
achieve ultimate balance and harmony.
Tasting notes
At sight it has a beautiful bright ruby red. Brunello di Montalcino from Castelgiocondo in a single vintage
particularly happy as 2019 expresses extraordinary elegance, in a particularly complex and intense wine
nose. The fruit dominates the first olfactory sensations, with very clear hints of blackberry, which are accompanied by several
other berries. The floral notes of violet and dog rose are omnipresent in Brunello di Castelgiocondo. Spicy, smooth,
fresh, with hints of cocoa beans and undergrowth alongside nutmeg and other inevitable spicy sensations
very varied. On the palate the tannic texture is very dense and supported by a generous body, in a very balanced taste.
fulfilling. The finish is very long with a touch of licorice root to underline the PAI.