Wine "Ripe al Convento di Castelgiocondo" Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva, 2013
Reviews of purchase "Ripe al Convento di Castelgiocondo" Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva, 2013
Tasting Notes
The wine is characterized by an intense ruby red color with a delicate shade of garnet.
In a dense, intense and rich taste of wine present silky tannins and a juicy, concentrated fruit tones. The finish is long, with hints of graphite, black pepper and minerals.
In the aromatic bouquet of wine contains tones of ripe raspberries, cherries, blackberries and rose petals.
Wine is perfect for red meat, roast game and mature cheeses.
Interesting Facts
"Castelgiocondo" Riserva - an exciting, well-balanced and rich wine that is made from hand-picked, carefully selected grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature for 10 days. The wine is aged 4 years in barrels of Slavonian and French oak, and then another year in the bottle.
Kasteldzhokondo - is the greatest possession, producing Brunello di Montalcino wine, it belongs to the Marchesi de Frescobaldi economy since 1989. With its location and the considerable length of vineyards Kasteldzhokondo is at the forefront of winemaking and on new technologies for growing vines, and in terms of the equipment used. It produces truly modern wine - elegant, balanced, full-bodied and has a rich flavor.
Wine-making - not that other, as communication in the language of nature, and the family Marchesi de Frescobaldi wine mastered the language perfectly. For over 700 years, the family has been growing grapes in the heart of Tuscany, and the name of Frescobaldi is strongly linked with the history of art, culture and commerce in the region. Frescobaldi always successfully combines extensive experience with innovation. In the XIV century they delivered their wines to the English crown, as well as the courts of many European countries.
Since the second half of the XX century Frescobaldi were the main actors in the development of Tuscan wine, one of the first planted grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot and Pinot using new techniques in the production of wine. At this time, there was a significant increase in business Frescobaldi family. In 1989 they were acquired by the biggest economy in the region, Brunello, and in 1995 signed an agreement with a California winery joint venture in Tuscany for the production and distribution of Tuscan wines of the highest quality in the world market. Today Frescobaldi own nine names located in the best areas of Tuscany. There are elite wines, which are exported to more than 60 countries.
