Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino Castelgiocondo 1998
- ws93
$64.99
SKU 1589
750ml
ws
93
Color: Intense Ruby red with speckles of granata.
Aroma: a matured fruit such as the prune or ciliagia followed by delicate scents of canella and chiodi di garofano.
Taste: On the palate an elegant expression of potent power.
Serving Suggestions: Beef stews, braised meats with potatoes, cheeses that are aged but not too pungent, and large game, such as boar.
Category | Red Wine |
Varietal | |
Region | Italy, Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino |
Brand | Marchesi de' Frescobaldi |
Alcohol/vol | 13.3% |
- ws93
Wine SpectatorReally well-made, with Indian spice, incense, berry and raspberry character. Full-bodied, with fine, silky tannins and a finish that goes on for a very long time indeed. Frescobaldi knows how to make Brunello. Best after 2003. 16,000 cases made.