CastelGiocondo 2019<br />Brunello di Montalcino DOCG<br />'CastelGiocondo is a unique place in Montalcino, where the diverse exposures and soils - marl, clay and Pliocene sand - create a Brunello with infinite nuances. With<br />complex notes that evolve over time, there is always something new to discover, savour and remember.'<br /><br />Climatic trend<br />The 2019 season was characterised by a cold and fairly dry winter, with bud break in the first week of April as usual. The spring was rainy during the flowering period,<br />which slowed the fruit set, naturally lowering the productive potential of the plants. The May rains created an important water reserve. The summer was dry, with little rain,<br />but thanks to the water reserve created in the spring, the vines were not distressed. These conditions allowed for typical veraison and excellent maturation, while the cool<br />nights were ideal for developing the colour and aromas. In mid-September, the north wind caused a drop in temperatures. This cool and windy yet sunny season was<br />particularly ideal for the Sangiovese grapes, which were able to complete their maturation with great aromatic and polyphenolic potential. The grapes arrived at harvest time<br />healthy, intact and with the right concentration, certainly a great vintage for Brunello di Castel Giocondo.<br /><br />Vinification and ageing<br />Nearly perfect weather conditions meant that the grapes could be harvested by hand without any great difficulty, and they underwent scrupulous selection on the sorting<br />benches once they reached the winery. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with frequent pumping over, especially during the early<br />stages. The wine was then aged in large wooden barrels, where it was able to mature and become more refined until it achieved perfect harmony.<br /><br />Tasting notes<br />To the eye, it is a brilliant ruby red. In a particularly good year like 2019, the Brunello di Montalcino di Castelgiocondo reveals extraordinary elegance in a wine that is<br />particularly complex and intense on the nose. Af first, it has a distinctly fruity bouquet, with clear hints of blackberry, accompanied by various other woodland berries. The<br />floral notes of violet and wild rose are omnipresent in Brunello di Castelgiocondo. Spicy, straight, fresh, with hints of cocoa beans and undergrowth alongside nutmeg and<br />the inevitable varied spicy sensations. On the palate, its tannic texture is very dense and supported by a generous body, in a very satisfying balance of flavours. The finish<br />is very long with a touch of liquorice root to underline the IAP.<br />
Price
€59.00
