Sunday 16 December 2012

Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino Castelgiocondo 2007

Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino Castelgiocondo 2007 (WS90 $54.99 SKU 333989) This was one of the many brunellos available at the LDB store recently. The best vintage was of course the 2004 but they were all sold out. The 2007 is still a bit of a mystery but most brunellos need 7 to 10 years in the cellar. Wine Spectator indicated that this wine is best from 2014 to 2023.
 
I tasted it last night with some snacks and cheese. The aroma was sweet with lots of fruit. The body was medium to full and the finish was quite long. This was a powerful wine and would need some more time in the cellar. It certainly would go well with some Italian food, especially those prepared with cheese.
 
The price is attractive for a 90 point brunello and there is great potential for cellaring. You can open it now with proper decanting or put it away for a year or two. There is ample stock in the LDB system.

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