Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo ‘Ripe Al Convento’ Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015
RM875.0
Ripe al Convento is a wine made with scrupulous care and attention from individual berry selection in the vineyard to vinification and ageing in the cellar. It is a Brunello Riserva with powerful personality and exceptional ageing ability. The wine spend a minimum of 2 years in a mix of Large Slavonian oak ovals and French oak barrels, and release 6 years only after harvest.
On the highest hills of this estate, which began producing wine in the year 1800, asmallSangiovese vineyard amazes us with extraordinary emotions. At an altitude of 450 metres, the vineyard benefits from warm sun in the afternoon, galestro type soil, and fresh Mediterranean breezes, producing a uniquely elegant Brunello Riserva, with personality and longevity.
Pipe tobacco, spiced plum, menthol and blue flower are some of the aromas you’ll find on this enveloping wine. Full bodied and savory, the structured, generous palate combines muscle and finesse, doling out fleshy morello cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and a dollop of vanilla alongside velvety tannins. It’s already approachable but will age well for several years or more.
James Suckling: 97 Pts; Decanter World Wine Awards: 96Pts; Falstaff: 96Pts; Wine Enthusiast: 95Pts; Wine Spectator: 94Pts; Wine Advocate: 94 Pts; Vinous: 93 Pts
Crafted from subsatainably-grown grapes, certified by AgriqualitaÂ
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Description
The history of the Frescobaldi family starts over a thousand years ago and is closely connected with the history of Tuscany, with the wine involvement dating back to at least 1308. At the high point of medieval Florence, the Frescobaldi’s spread their influence as bankers, earning the title of treasures to the English crown. Today, they intend for the different family estates, with their vineyards, to be the expression of this diversity and for the wines to reflect each individual terroir, respecting their nature and authenticity. They own 11 estates in Tuscany, all running independently. That includes Ornellaia & Masseto, 2 of the most revered Super-Tuscan wines.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Level | |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Brand | Frescobaldi |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Grape Variety | Sangiovese & blends |
| Family | Red wine |
| Vintage | 2015 |
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