Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 1993 / 1500ml | ≈ $220.19Original CHF 182.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Classification Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Region Brunello di Montalcino
Soil Schistose and galestro soils
Elevation 450.0 meters
Orientation South-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Grapes were harvested manually after vineyard selection, then each berry was manually sorted at the winery. Fermentation included frequent pumping over, particularly early in fermentation. The wine subsequently matured in wood and is released in the sixth year after harvest only after additional bottle refinement.
Tasting Notes Clear, brilliant ruby red with garnet reflections; currant, blueberry, morello cherry, cherries preserved in alcohol and floral notes; tobacco, leather, white pepper and nutmeg; ripe, compact, velvety and silky tannins; extremely long finish.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Classification Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Region Brunello di Montalcino
Soil Shaly and marly soils
Elevation 450.0 meters
Orientation South-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Grapes were harvested by hand after vineyard selection and each berry was manually sorted at the winery. Fermentation used frequent pump-overs, especially during its early stages. The wine subsequently matured in wood and was released in the sixth year after harvest following further bottle ageing.
Tasting Notes Bright ruby red; wild rose, violet, blackcurrant, blueberry and pomegranate; delicate spice and tertiary notes; dense, well-integrated tannins; long and persistent palate.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Classification Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Region Brunello di Montalcino
Soil Shaly and marly soils
Elevation 450.0 meters
Orientation South-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Grapes were hand harvested following vineyard selection and underwent individual manual berry selection in the cellar. Fermentation involved frequent early pump-overs. The wine subsequently matured in wood and was released in the sixth year after harvest following further bottle ageing.
Tasting Notes Brilliant ruby red; ripe but fresh fruit, berries, cherry and pomegranate; graphite, bitter cocoa and Cuban cigar; ethereal, spicy and fresh bouquet; dense, balanced tannins and very long aromatic persistence.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Classification Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Region Brunello di Montalcino
Soil Schist-based galestro soil
Elevation 450.0 meters
Orientation South-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Grapes were hand picked after vineyard selection and sorted manually berry by berry at the winery. Fermentation included frequent early pump-overs. Ageing took place in wooden containers; the wine was released six years after harvest and only after an additional period in bottle.
Tasting Notes Bright, intense ruby red with garnet edge; blackcurrant, blueberry, morello cherry and blackberry; floral notes, tobacco, black tea leaf, leather, roasted coffee, nutmeg and black and white pepper; velvety tannins and a very long, persistent finish.
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2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Region Brunello di Montalcino
Soil Dark, Schisty galestro soils rich in clay, Calcium and other minerals; alkaline to sub-alkaline
Orientation South And Southwest Facing
Maceration 33 days
Oak Types Slavonian oak and French oak
Production Details Fruit originated at Tenuta CastelGiocondo, Montalcino, from an 8.19-hectare vineyard at 350–450 metres, planted at 5,500 vines per hectare and trained to low spurred cordon; vines were more than 25 years old. Ageing ran from harvest through 1 January of the sixth year, including a minimum two years in oak and six months in bottle, using large Slavonian oak ovals and French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Intense, brilliant ruby red; red and black fruits, damson and blackcurrant followed by mineral, spice and incense notes; opulent, enveloping, harmonious and rich palate with elegant tannins, freshness and acidity; persistent, lingering and aromatic finish. Tasted December 2017.
Food Pairing Stews, slow-cooked meat dishes and aged cheeses
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2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Classification Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Region Brunello di Montalcino
Soil Dark, Schisty galestro soils rich in clay, Calcium and other minerals; alkaline to sub-alkaline
Orientation South-Southwest
Grapes Picked 20 Oct 2010 (harvest ended)
Vine Age 17
Maceration 30 days
Oak Types Slavonian oak and French oak
Production Details Fruit came from an 8.19-hectare Tenuta CastelGiocondo vineyard at 350–450 metres, planted at 5,500 vines per hectare and trained to low spurred cordon. Ageing ran from harvest through 1 January of the sixth year, including at least two years in oak and six months in bottle, using large Slavonian oak ovals and French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red with garnet hues; plum, blackberry and blackcurrant evolving to vanilla, coffee, cocoa and tobacco; warm, soft and balanced with dense, integrated tannins. Tasted December 2015.
Food Pairing Stews, slow-cooked meat dishes and aged cheeses
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2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Classification Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Region Brunello di Montalcino
Soil Dark, Schisty galestro soils rich in clay, Calcium and other minerals; alkaline to sub-alkaline
Orientation South-Southwest
Maceration 30 days
Oak Types Slavonian oak and French oak
Production Details Fruit came from an 8.19-hectare Tenuta CastelGiocondo vineyard at 350–450 metres, planted at 5,500 vines per hectare and trained to low spurred cordon; vines were more than 25 years old. Ageing ran from harvest through 1 January of the sixth year, including at least two years in oak and six months in bottle, using large Slavonian oak ovals and French oak barrels. The 2009 growing season concluded on 9 October.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red with subtle garnet highlights; peppery balsam and wild berries evolving to tobacco leaf, baker's chocolate and liquorice root; imposing structure, supple integrated tannins, acidity and mineral character. Tasted March 2015.
Food Pairing Stews, slow-cooked meat dishes and aged cheeses
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2007 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Region Brunello di Montalcino
Soil Calcareous, Clay-rich soil well supplied with calcium and minerals; alkaline to sub-alkaline
Orientation South-Southwest
Maceration 30 days
Oak Types Slavonian oak and French oak
Production Details Fruit came from an 8.18-hectare Castel Giocondo Estate vineyard at 350–420 metres, planted at 5,500 vines per hectare and trained to spur-pruned cordon; vines were more than 20 years old. Ageing ran from harvest through 1 January of the sixth following year, including at least two years in wood and six months in bottle, using Slavonian oak casks and French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red with nearly garnet highlights; blackberry, ground hazelnut, rhubarb, Cuban cigar, black pepper, cardamom, walnut, thyme, tea leaf, juniper, underbrush and iodine; dense, elegant structure and a markedly long, balanced finish.
Food Pairing Stews, slow-cooked meat dishes and aged cheeses
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 1993 / 1500ml | ≈ $220.19Original CHF 182.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
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