Castelgiocondo (Frescobaldi), Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2000 rust and blood orange

rust and blood orange

firm and much more complex finale

mulberries

grainy finish

the blend is 45% terres rouges whereas usually it comprises the majority)

Castelgiocondo (Frescobaldi), Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2000 rust and blood orangeThe 1997 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta di Castelgiocondo is a focused and determined wine that is laced with black cherry, sweet spice, candied fruit, menthol notes, root beer and licorice. The brightness and overall buoyant lift to the bouquet is very attractive. Brunello Castelgiocondo changes gear in the mouth where instead of brawn and power, it delivers a compact and smooth finish. The wine is at its peak drinking moment now, or perhaps slightly