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Castelgiocondo Marchesi Dei' Frescobaldi Brunello Di Montalcino 2004 Wine Review

Castelgiocondo Marchesi Dei' Frescobaldi Brunello Di Montalcino 2004

Castelgiocondo Marchesi Dei' Frescobaldi Brunello Di Montalcino 2004

D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $55.95

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Castelgiocondo

Agent: Vanrick Corporation Limited

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Dry, concentrated flavours of dark, smoky fruit and violets. Full-bodied yet perfectly balanced. Extraordinary length and aging potential.

This Castelgiocondo Marchesi Dei' Frescobaldi Brunello Di Montalcino 2004 was reviewed on May 15, 2010 by Natalie MacLean

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Neil Phillips rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Nose of vanilla, charred cedar, spiced dark cherries, dried sage, mushrooms, Cherry Bols, and a hint of floral (muted after more than a decade, but still there).

Meaty on the palate, with the fruit mingling in a subdued way with herbs. This is a complex old-world wine, with an earthy note that finishes long. Acid is beautifully in check, and tannins, while medium+, hold all together but aren't chewy. While 100% Sangiovese - this is a long way from Chianti.

Begs for braised meats, truffle pasta.

Tasted May 2015.
George rated this wine as 91/100

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