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Frescobaldi Giramonte 2000
Tuscany, ItalyGiramonte is a new label from Frescobaldi that is an 80/20 blend of merlot and sangiovese. The first release is the '99 this '00 is the second. It has a wonderful deep inky/black cherry colour. New vanilla, spicy oak, cherry jam, red licorice mark a nose flecked with pepper, leather and tobacco notes. Super rich ripe and round with supple tannins there is no doubt this is the 2000 vintage. Big spicy, vanilla, smoky, peppery, black cherry jam and licorice flavours with hints of cardamom and Christmas pudding. It is a touch warm (alcoholic) but there is lots of finesse. Drinkable now but will improve over the next five years.Tasted: 08 September 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $82.99 | 750ml | Speculative - Grady Wine Marketing |
| AB | $80.00 | 750ml | Fine Wine Boutiques |
Blend: Merlot - SangioveseCSPC: 638262UPC: 8007425990376
