Tenuta CastelGiocondo
CastelGiocondo Brunello 2021
Brunello DI Montacino DOCG
CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is crafted from a blend of diverse soils, producing a wine with great complexity that evolves over time. The estate’s ideal conditions—southwest-facing vineyards, altitudes of 300-400 meters, and well-drained soils—create the perfect environment for Sangiovese. The wine has a bright ruby-red color and an aromatic bouquet of red fruits like raspberry, blackcurrant, and pomegranate, with floral notes of violet and rose. Spicy hints of white pepper, star anise, and toasted nuances complement the dense tannins and mineral finish.
VINEYARD
CastelGiocondo’s estate has a great diversity of soils including clay, sand and schist, making its wines a full expression of Montalcino’s terroir. Generally, the vineyards are exposed to the southwest and sit at an elevation of 300-400 meters above sea level.
WINEMAKING
Sorted first in the vineyard, then in the winery, this wine ferments in stainless steel tanks with frequent pump-overs, especially during the beginning of fermentation. It then ages in large wooden barrels for five years, followed by a year in bottle.
VINTAGE
The 2021 Montalcino vintage saw a mild, wet winter followed by a cold, rainy spring that delayed budbreak. A hot, dry summer caused drought stress, but late-season rains and cooler nights in August and September balanced ripening. Harvest began in mid-to-late September, with lower yields but high-quality fruit. The wines are expected to be structured, age-worthy, and balanced, with fresh acidity, ripe tannins, and elegance. A vintage of concentration, freshness, and longevity.
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Sangiovese
Appellation
Brunello DI Montacino DOCG
Suggested Retail Price
$89
Reviews
Vinous - November 20, 2025 "The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino CastelGiocondo bursts from the glass with a vivid blend of crushed raspberries and cherries, a whiff of allspice and candied rose. It is elegant in feel, silken and smooth with tantalizing acidity and a dominating core of ripe red fruits that adds impact. The finish is grippy and long, potent with fine-grained tannins and a slight citrus tinge that pinches at the cheeks. This class Brunello is built for the cellar."
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Ripe al Convento Brunello Riserva
Montalcino
Ripe al Convento’s name signifies both the ripeness that the Sangiovese grapes are able to achieve and the almost sacred single-vineyard site where they are grown. Sitting on the highest hills of the CastelGiocondo estate at 450 meters above sea level, this small single vineyard is exposed to the warm afternoon sun, marly soils and bracing Mediterranean winds. Aged an extra year in wood, Ripe al Convento is not only a reserve wine by law–it is the ultimate expression of the estate.
