Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello Montalcino Riserva 2001
Sangiovese
from Tuscany, Italy
winemaker's notes:
Number 26 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2007!
Color: Lovely ruby red, even and uniform even at rim.
Aroma: A generous, multi-layered aromatic spectrum, veined
with crisp nuances of menthol, followed by clean-edged
fragrances of dark red berries, in particular blackberry
and blueberry. Last to emerge are notes of rich spice,
where elegant hints of black pepper and cinnamon
predominate, capped by pungent tobacco leaf.
Taste: It shows exquisite balance on the palate: a subtle weave
of dense tannins integrates nicely with a full-bodied,
beautiful structure, and a thread of crisp acidity acts as
an elegant foil to its heady, opulent alcohol. It unfurls an
almost endless finish that is complex and appealing.
"Aromas of blackberry, licorice and tar. Full-bodied, with silky tannins, great mouthfeel and a caressing finish that's long and exciting. Builds and builds on the palate. Very close to the legendary 1997. Best after 2010."
Wine Spectator
97 Points
