Marchesi Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo - 2010 (750ml) Reims and Montagne de Reims and cassis intermixed with camphor

and cassis intermixed with camphor and new wood

are all well deserved

Dominant Grapes: Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc are the dominant grapes

in 20 years

Marchesi Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo - 2010 (750ml) Reims and Montagne de Reims and cassis intermixed with camphorThe 2010 Brunello di Montalcino ushers forth a new stylistic chapter in the wines of Marchesi de' Frescobaldi. Gone are those overt oak notes of cinnamon, dark chocolate and moist chewing tobacco. Instead, this fresh and streamlined wine renews its effort to put Sangiovese in prime positioning. The bouquet shows dark cherry, ginger and grilled herb. Instead of immediacy, this wine is engineered for longevity and that comes as a surprise considering