Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2001 - Castel Giocondo Montalcino

Format: 0.75 L
Region: Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Producer: CastelGiocondo – Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi
Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese (locally known as Brunello)
Vintage: 2001
Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol.
Aging: Aged in Slavonian oak barrels and French oak barriques for at least 4 years before release

Aroma & Taste

Nose: Intense and mature bouquet of dried cherries, tobacco, leather, spices, and balsamic notes
Palate: Structured and elegant with layers of ripe fruit, earth, and finely integrated tannins
Texture: Full-bodied, round, with superb balance and aging charm
Finish: Long and harmonious, with notes of licorice, cedar, and dried herbs

Food Pairing

✔️ Bistecca alla Fiorentina
✔️ Wild boar ragù with pappardelle
✔️ Aged Pecorino Toscano
✔️ Grilled lamb chops or venison stew