FORMAT: 0.75L
GRAPE VARIETY: SANGIOVESE 100%
VINTAGE: 2017
PLACE: TUSCANY-ITALY
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.5%VOL
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"CastelGiocondo is a unique place in Montalcino, where the great variety of exposures and soils – galestro, clay and Pliocene sands – give this Brunello infinite nuances. A versatility of notes that evolve over time and that make me want to continually discover, savor and remember."
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VINTAGE:
The 2017 season was characterized by a rather mild winter with temperatures slightly above average. The summer and spring periods were characterized by high temperatures and limited rainfall. The combination of clayey soils and the particularly dry seasonal trend led to vegetative growth with a consequent excellent ripening phase. The grapes arrived at the time of harvest healthy, intact and well concentrated. The abundance of light and heat of 2017 gave CastelGiocondo wines an extraordinary power and richness.
VINIFICATION AND REFINING:
The careful care taken in the vineyard, together with the typical characteristics of this unmistakable terroir, have led to a beautiful harvest. The Sangiovese grapes were harvested by hand and once they arrived in the cellar, they were subjected to a scrupulous selection. The fermentations took place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with frequent pumping over especially during the first phases. The wine was then subjected to maturation in wood, where it had the opportunity to mature and balance. Castel Giocondo Brunello is ready for release on the market 5 years after the harvest and only after further refinement in the bottle.
TASTING NOTES:
CastelGiocondo 2017 has an intense and brilliant ruby red color. Like every vintage, 2017 has also given us a wonderful elegance. Bouquet characterized by fruity scents especially in its incipit, with notes that recall raspberry, blackcurrant and even pomegranate; beautiful also the floral sensations of violet and rose, extremely harmonious and fascinating. With time its maturity becomes extremely interesting, opening to spicy notes such as white pepper, clove and anise but also to toasted sensations and more evolved notes such as those of roasting and licorice. On the palate the tannic texture is dense and the perceived minerality is beautiful. Incredibly harmonious wine, with a long and persistent finish.