FrescobaldiRipe al Convento di Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2016

Product code: 13282
£98.35 inc VAT
£590.10 / case of 6
Italy
Red Wine from
Tuscany, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Brunello di Montalcino
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
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Brunello di Montalcino
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

The Frescobaldi Ripe al Convento di Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG wine is a superb Italian vintage. This Tuscan treasure boasts compelling aromas of dark fruits, spices, and leather, projecting a bold intensity. Upon tasting, it reveals a powerful, balanced palate, graced with pronounced cherry motifs, intertwined with traces of cocoa and vanilla. Its beautiful complexity is overlayed by firm tannins, gifting it a lively longevity. Aged in Slavonian oak barrels, its exquisite flavour improves with time. Altogether, this wine is a delightful symphony of richness and elegance, unmatched in its class.

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

Nestled in the dazzling landscapes of Tuscany, Italy, the Frescobaldi winery encapsulates centuries of winemaking tradition, combined with a contemporary ethos. Being one of the oldest and most eminent wine dynasties in Europe, the Frescobaldi lineage masterfully marries innovation to six centuries of refined knowledge.

Spanning roughly 1,200 hectares of vineyards, the Frescobaldi's estates are plentiful and diverse. Each estate exhibits its unique terroir, translating into a vast selection of top-notch wines. The tenacity of this winemaking family has resulted in their estates' ample representation throughout Tuscany's varied terrains.

The history of Frescobaldi is steeped in symbiosis with Tuscan culture: From the late Middle Ages, the Frescobaldi's have been leaders in Tuscan art, banking, and politics, aside, of course, from their success in winemaking! Historical records reveal that in the Renaissance era, their wines were relished by some evocative names including Donatello, Michelangelo and the British monarch, Henry VIII.

Despite their historical legacy, the Frescobaldi family is not resistant to innovation. They constantly strive to improve and refine their methods, embracing the best of new wine-making technology while preserving the traditions that have stood the test of time.

Moreover, sustainability is central to their work. Recognising the impact of climate change on winemaking, the Frescobaldi's are dedicated to preserving and enhancing their lands, working assiduously to improve biodiversity and to preserve the unique ecosystems within which their grapes flourish.

In terms of variety the family's premium selection includes an array of Chianti Classicos Sangiovese, Brunello di Montalcino, Bolgheri, and Maremma Toscana - all produced with a distinct focus-focusing on quality, character, and locality.

To conclude, Frescobaldi winery stands as an illustrious beacon of resiliency, innovation, and sustainable practice, their dedication surmounts to maintaining unparalleled products whilst respecting both their history and the unrivalled beauty of Tuscany.

https://www.frescobaldi.com

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