Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni 2009
Red Wine
from Tuscany, Italy
winemaker's notes:
Tenuta di Castiglioni's deep, opaque ruby-red, rimmed in purple, intrigues the eye. The nose is marked by appealing, fragrant fruit, with deep draughts of dark-fleshed fruit, such as wild blackberry, black cherry, plum, and strawberry, which shade into toastier notes of cocoa powder, roast espresso bean, tobacco leaf, vanilla, and cinnamon. Impressively full-bodied, the palate shows pleasurably warm, smooth, and well-rounded. Its tangy acidity and noble tannins, already well integrated into the structure, contribute to its exemplary balance. Subtle fruit enlivens a lengthy, long-lingering finish.
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Sangiovese
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We purchased this when we traveled to Italy earlier this year and it was quite good. We were hesitant to purchase a case because we thought the taste was helped by the atmosphere. We talked ourselves into buying a case and it was everything we remembered. Wonderful! Dark red in color and flavorful. Since for last name is Castiglioni we plan on giving some to our friends for Christmas.
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Love this wine. Will definitely purchase again. I find that I prefer a bold red and this is perfectly suited to my tastes. Thoroughly enjoyed!
Big & Bold
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