The fourth edition of "Artists for Frescobaldi," a contemporary art award conceived by the family in 2012, continues with Brunello di Montalcino DOCG born within the estate of Castelgiocondo, the Frescobaldi family's historic estate in Montalcino, one of the first four estates where Brunello production began in 1800. The wine comes from a very strict selection of sangiovese grapes, grown with scrupulous respect for all the characteristics necessary to enhance it. Thus is born, after a slow maturation in both barrique and large barrels, a wine of excellent structure, elegant, balanced, with intense aromas and great finesse. Claudia Comte is a Swiss artist whose work is defined by her interest in materials and their memory, observing how craftsmanship and manual labor relate to different technologies today. The label reserved by her for 333 Magnum of Brunello di Montalcino announces itself with a particular form, in which black and white play by outlining fluid lines.
Tasting Notes: To the eye it has a beautiful garnet color. Ripe fruit is brought out on the nose, highlighting notes of blackberry and plum, enriched by floral touches and deep tertiary scents, where nutmeg and cloves prevail. On the palate it is full-bodied, with dense, austere tannins that make for a full, rounded drink. It closes with a finish endowed with excellent persistence.
Pairings: Perfect with braised meats, fillets and very mature cheeses.
Name | Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2013 |
Type | Still red |
Classification | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
Year | 2013 |
Format | 1,5 l Magnum in wooden case |
Grade alcoholic | 14.50% by volume |
Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
Country |
Italy
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Region | Tuscany |
Location | Montalcino (SI) |
Harvest | The Sangiovese grapes were harvested by hand and, once they arrived at the winery, subjected to scrupulous selection. |
Vinification | Fermentations took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with frequent pumping over especially during the early stages. |
Aging | The wine then underwent a long aging in wood, where it was allowed to mature, refine and balance. Only after a period of 5 years in the cellar and a further aging of a few months in the bottle, CastelGiocondo turned out. ready to make itself known. |
Production vintage | 190,000 bottles |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |