Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino - 1997 (750ml) Marlborough In spite of its large

In spite of its large size and youthfulness

There is plenty of volume to the solidly structured and powerful large-bodied flavors that possess plenty of tannin-buffering dry extract

Wine Advocate - 97 points

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I bought this wine for myself because I thought it was a sleeper of the vintage

Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino - 1997 (750ml) Marlborough In spite of its largeThe 1997 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta di Castelgiocondo is a focused and determined wine that is laced with black cherry, sweet spice, candied fruit, menthol notes, root beer and licorice. The brightness and overall buoyant lift to the bouquet is very attractive. Brunello Castelgiocondo changes gear in the mouth where instead of brawn and power, it delivers a compact and smooth finish. The wine is at its peak drinking moment now, or perhaps slightly