Tenuta CastelGiocondo
Montalcino, Italy
Located in Montalcino, CastelGiocondo has been in the Frescobaldi family since its purchase in 1989. Vittorio Frescobaldi began working as the estate’s agronomist in 1973, though the history of this ancient stronghold stretches back to the 12th century, when it was built to defend the road from Siena to the sea. One of the few wineries to produce Sangiovese since the early 1800s, a document attests a tasting of the 1834 vintage in 1878. CastelGiocondo means “lovable castle,” and the label shows a fresco painted by Simone Martini depicting a historic attack on the Montemassi castle in 1323. These wines are all about power and longevity.
Wines
Brunello di Montalcino
Montalcino
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.
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.
Trade Materials
Spec Sheet | PDF
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…
Spec Sheet | PDF
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…
Spec Sheet | PDF
Ripe al Convento, named after the vineyard from which it grows, shows incredible longevity and complexity, aging for a year longer than even the Brunello before release.
