Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.246 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2016

Vintage 2016

Jun 10th, 2025
Chris Hiromura

Beautifully aged, enjoyed in 2024, great balance of dark fruits, mellow tannins, and a touch of acid. Great wine!

Beautifully aged, enjoyed in 2024, great balance of dark fruits, mellow tannins, and a touch of acid. Great wine!

Nov 10th, 2024
Jess

Medium-deep, ruby-garnet color.
Aromas of dried fruit, roasted herbs.
Dry. Flavors of stewed tomato, cinnamon, clove, earthy, leather, peppercorn. Rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Medium-deep, ruby-garnet color.
Aromas of dried fruit, roasted herbs.
Dry. Flavors of stewed tomato, cinnamon, clove, earthy, leather, peppercorn. Rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Apr 9th, 2024
Michael Herzig

Really balanced and drinkable

Really balanced and drinkable

Aug 9th, 2023
Gujumack

fabulous brunello. From nose to entry to finish, just fabulous all around. Drinking well now, but can't wait to see them age. Have another few in the cellar. Silky smooth.

fabulous brunello. From nose to entry to finish, just fabulous all around. Drinking well now, but can't wait to see them age. Have another few in the cellar. Silky smooth.

May 28th, 2023
David Walthall

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Dec 25th, 2022
Ananda Aisola

Dry, tannins, high acid, high alcohol, light body: spice notes, balsamic, leather

Dry, tannins, high acid, high alcohol, light body: spice notes, balsamic, leather

Feb 21st, 2022
Jeff Choy

Wonderful on the palate after decanting.

Wonderful on the palate after decanting.

Feb 5th, 2022
Rich Roberts

After opening up for about an hour, very good Brunello

After opening up for about an hour, very good Brunello

Dec 26th, 2021
Thomas McKee

A bit young but delicious and paired well with the bolognese

A bit young but delicious and paired well with the bolognese

Oct 20th, 2021