91POINTS
16¾/20
Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Lamaione Merlot 2004
Tuscany, ItalyDeep, intense black cherry colour. Smoky, spicy, plum jam, raspberry, mocha, floral, gamey, tobacco, bay and black olive aromas. Round, rich, supple and concentrated with grainy tannins. Warm vanilla, plum jam, black cherry, spicy, eucalyptus, floral, resin, tobacco, peppery, spicy flavours. Good acidity balance, ripe style with very good fruit but a bit warm. Needs 3-5 years. Originally planted in 1977, the vineyard is slowly being replanted to a much higher density with better rootstock and clonal material.Tasted: 14 November 2007Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $49.95 | 750ml | specialty listing |
ON | $46.00 | 750ml | Vintages |
AB | $62.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
QC | $55.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 375022UPC: 08002366039320