CastelGiocondo 2018 Brunello di Montalcino

Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

"CastelGiocondo's unique location in Montalcino, with its varied exposure and terrain - galestro, clay and Pleocene sands - offers infinite nuances to this Brunello." - Lamberto Frescobaldi

Made from Sangiovese Grosso, a variant of Sangiovese but with bigger berries and thicker skins. Floral and dark berry bouquet, elegant tannins, and plum and cherry flavours. Aged for five years in the cellar, it will be improve over the next few years. Decant it for an hour.

Rated: Superb (91-92 Points)
Tasted: July, 2025
Price: $60.99 BC Liquor Stores
When to drink: 2025-2029
Food Pairing: steak Florentine, wild boar ragu, lamb
Previous Tastings: 2016 - Superb, 2015 - Exquisite (93+ Points)