2004 CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino
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Good deep red. Exotic black fruits, violet, bitter chocolate and sexy oak. Supple, sweet and a bit chunky, with currant and leather flavors carrying a full load of spicy oak. A very ripe style that's just this side of roasted. Finishes with substantial tongue-dusting tannins. Plenty of sangiovese character here but could use more verve.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Chestnuts, super-ripe on the nose and with rather rustic tannins and lots of acidity on the finish. (JR)
The 2004 Brunello from Castelgiocondo is a lovely effort from the Frescobaldi family and one of the finest vintages to be produced at the property.
The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is a big, super-ripe wine bursting with fruit. This deep, concentrated Brunello is incredibly fresh and vibrant. Although the sweet tannins make the wine very accessible at this stage, readers in search of a more complex drinking experience will want to give this Brunello a few years in bottle. The 2004 Brunello from Castelgiocondo is a lovely effort from the Frescobaldi family and one of the finest vintages to be produced at the property. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2022. Castelgiocondo, located in southwest of Montalcino, is owned by the Frescobaldi family. Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 256-2700