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Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcinotext
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Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 1997

Tuscany, ItalyGood fruit intensity of black cherry, spicy, pepper, sweaty licorice toasty aromas. Ripe plum, smoky, black cherry and licorice flavours with spicy garrigue in the finish. Quite elegant with dry tannins but very balanced. Newer style with oak, balance and nice ripe fruit. Mid-term ageing potential. Available in 1.5 L @ $124Tasted: 01 March 2000Tasted by: Stuart TobePrices:
BC$47.95750ml 
Producer: Tenuta di FrescobaldiDistributors: Dandurand
Grape: SangioveseUPC: 8002366009279