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16¾/20
Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2010
Tuscany, ItalyGamey, ash, black cherry, vanilla, peppery, tobacco, smoky, menthol, licorice aromas with a touch of curry leaf. Fresh, round, dry, full palate with fresh acidity and some grainy tannins. Big black cherry, black berry fruit with vanilla, cedar, chocolate, meaty, peppery, ash and licorice flavours. Finish has a bit of cola and blood orange. Good balance and intensity with the ability to improve over the next 3-5 years. Good value in a delicious Brunello.Tasted: 10 February 2016Tasted by: Stuart TobePrices:BC | $54.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
AB | $68.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
ON | $45.00 | 750ml | LCBO |
QC | $55.00 | 750ml | |
SK | $45.00 | 750ml | SLGA |
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 333989UPC: 8002366089264