FrescobaldiRipe al Convento di Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2016

Product code: 13282
£98.35 inc VAT
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Frescobaldi
Alcohol
Alcohol: 15%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Filippo Mani
Grape
Grape: Sangiovese
Grape: 100% Sangiovese Grosso
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Frescobaldi
Alcohol
Alcohol: 15%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Filippo Mani
Grape
Grape: Sangiovese
Grape: 100% Sangiovese Grosso

Product Notes

Frescobaldi Ripe al Convento di Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG is a premium quality wine bottled by one of Italy's most distinguished wine producers. Produced from Sangiovese grapes that thrive in the hills of Tuscany, this wine's taste profile is characterized by notes of cherries, blackberries and plums. The wine's smooth texture and well-structured tannins, make it suitable for ageing for several years. In the glass, its deep ruby-red hue and complex aromas of spices, chocolate and vanilla make it a wine for serious wine enthusiasts. Frescobaldi Ripe al Convento di Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG is an excellent choice to pair with seasoned steaks, lamb chops or game dishes.

Tasting Notes

Ruby-red colour with delicate garnet hues on the edge. Fruity aromas, including blueberry, cherry and macerated black cherry, pervade the nose first. However, the tertiary notes provided by the lengthy ageing are what stand out most here. Cinnamon, tobacco, tea leaf, roasted coffee bean and, lastly, subtle hints of leather are the main descriptors. Elegant spices, such as white pepper, cloves and cinnamon, round off the sensory journey. The velvety, silky smooth tannins are mature and compact.

About the Winery

Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi is one of the most authentic Italian wines that you will find today because of its impressive 700-year-old history. This family played a vital role in the history of Florence city and has been crafting excellent Tuscan fine wines for a long time. Many centuries ago, the first Frescobaldi family members started as bankers, but then evolved to become the names behind some of the significant structures of Florence. The diversity of Tuscany is clearly visible in the Frescobaldi wine label.The family estates of Frescobaldi grow grapes and olives across Tuscany. Each and every terroir is given a lot of importance here; therefore, the product reflects the characteristics of the land where it is grown.

The diversity of the terroirs can be understood well when we study more about the seven groups of estates of this family. They are:

Perano Estate – Located right in the middle of the Chianti Classico region, this is an estate that is known for its exceptional quality of red varietals such as Sangiovese. The soil quality and climatic conditions here are of top-notch quality.

Nipozzano Estate – Located on the mountain slopes of the Chianti Rufina area, this estate has a fantastic view of the Arno River Valley. All of this adds to the unique character of the Nippozzano wines crafted here.

Pomino Estate – Located right in the middle of the Florence Mountains, the wines here have a tinge of mineral content that you cannot ignore.

Castelgiocondo Estate – Located close to Montalcino, this estate is known for its exquisite cuisine and its authentic Sangiovese grapes.

Ammiraglia Estate – Due to its proximity to the Tyrrhenian Coast, this estate located in the Maremma Estate, is known for producing wines that are fresh.

Remole – Located to the east of Florence, the Old House of Remole is the venue for the family’s historic gatherings.

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