Castelgiocondo (Frescobaldi), Brunello di Montalcino 2015

The 2015 Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino comes together slowly in the glass, requiring a bit of coaxing in its currently-youthful state, opening up to reveal dusty dried florals, pretty strawberry, and crushed stone minerality. Ripe red fruits and spice race across the palate, yet firm up relatively fast, with zesty acids and minerals framing the experience. The finish is long and structured, showing the 2015’s tannic heft, as ripe fruits give way to dried berry and mineral tones.

• Drinking Window: 2022 - 2030
• Reviewer Name: Eric Guido
• Review Date: April 2020