2013 | Frescobaldi | Brunello di Montalcino Castelgiocondo Ripe al Convento Riserva

Description

Red Wine: 2013 | Frescobaldi | Brunello di Montalcino Castelgiocondo Ripe al Convento Riserva

Clear notes of small black fruits, raspberries and candied orange peel are enriched by subtle balsamic scents of incense and tea leaf. On the palate, the wine develops with crisp fruit and extreme freshness. The dense tannic structure, with smooth, well-rounded tannins, gives it great balance and an extremely long, persistent finish.

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Producer: Frescobaldi

Ratings: WS | 93JS | 97

Vintage: 2013

Size: 750ml

ABV: 14.5%

Varietal: Sangiovese

Country/Region: Italy, Tuscany

Brunello Ripe al Convento 2013 impresses with its rich ruby-red colour and garnet hues. Its charismatic personality emerges even more on the nose, offering a splendid and extremely wellstructured aromatic complexity. Clear notes of small black fruits, raspberries and candied orange peel are enriched by subtle balsamic scents of incense and tea leaf. On the palate, the wine develops with crisp fruit and extreme freshness. The dense tannic structure, with smooth, well-rounded tannins, gives it great balance and an extremely long, persistent finish.

Reviews:

• Wine Spectator: Broad and savory, with aromas and flavors of Mediterranean macchia and iron accenting the core of cherry and plum fruit. Shows an oak element of vanilla, which integrates after a few hours of aeration. Finishes firm and muscular. Best from 2022 through 2042.

• James Suckling: This has a regal feel with a wealth of ripe blueberries and a complex array of new leather, warm earth, terracotta and spice. The palate has concentration and depth with assertive, fine and long tannins delivering a long, unwavering impression on the palate, bathed in ripe red and dark-fruit flavors. Drink or hold.

Producer Information

Frescobaldi’s story is strictly connected with the history of Tuscany. At the high point of medieval Florence, the Frescobaldis spread their influence as bankers, becoming patrons of major works in Florence, such as Santa Trinita bridge and the Basilica of Santo Spirito. Frescobaldi embodies the essence of Tuscany, its extraordinary vocation for viticulture and the diversity of its territories. Frescobaldi’s uniqueness stems precisely from the representation of Toscana diversity, from its estates and from wines which express a kaleidoscope of aromas and sensations, springing from the characteristics of each individual terroir. The Estates are positioned in prime areas of Tuscany and each tells its own story, made up of nature, terroir and people. From Tenuta Castiglioni, where the family’s 700 years of wine-growing history began, to CastelGiocondo on the Montalcino hills, to the timeless Castello Nipozzano. From the hidden gem of Castello Pomino, up to Tenuta Ammiraglia’s new horizons overlooking the sea, to Tenuta Perano a natural amphitheater in the heart of Chianti Classico, ending with Remole, that expresses all the character of Tuscany. Behind every Frescobaldi wine lies the passion of agronomists and oenologists, who know their vineyards and terroirs down to the finest detail. Their art, creating quality wines, requires the iron rule of respect. Respect for tradition, which guide them, even in the midst of innovation or avant-garde solutions. Respect fort Tuscany, the living land, to be cultivated in harmony and serenity. Respect for each individual terroir, borne of a unique combination of soil, altitude and microclimate, each giving us a wine with its own matchless personality.