Tenuta CastelGiocondo
CastelGiocondo Brunello 2020
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. Ideal south-west exposures, altitude around 300-400 meters above sea level, and well-drained soils represent three of the most important conditions for making great Sangiovese.
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 2020 season began with rather limited rainfall in the winter months, but improved water reserves at the end of 2019 made it possible to cope with the highest temperatures of the 2020 summer period from June to August. Bud break came early in late March and flowering began in the second half of May, followed by smooth progress helped by ideal conditions: hot, dry and slightly windy days. The absence of rain also during the harvesting period made it possible to bring structured, healthy and perfectly ripe grapes to the cellar. The phenolic content and the sugar conte
TASTING NOTE
This wine’s layered flavors play off of its dense tannic structure and mineral intensity. Fruit aromas of raspberry and pomegranate fade to reveal a violet florality followed by toasted spice notes of star anise and licorice.
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Sangiovese
Appellation
Brunello DI Montacino DOCG
Farming
Sustainable
Alcohol
14.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$89.99
Reviews
James Suckling - September 23, 2024 "Pretty Brunello with licorice, smoky woodland and ripe black cherries. Medium-bodied, soft and velvety at the start, then thick with an austere finish. Refreshing acidity. Good definition and savoriness here, yet it’s mostly fruity. Needs time to develop greater complexity. Drinkable now, but best from 2026."
Vinous - "The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino seduces with sweet smoke and autumnal spice, crushed red plums and hints of lavender. It envelops the palate with silken textures, mixing tart wild berries and nuances of spiced orange. Edgy tannins resonate, yet the mouth waters for more. The 2020 finishes with admirable length, lightly structured and with a hint of licorice."
Trade Materials
Other Wines by this Producer
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.
