2016 Brunello di Montalcino CastelGiocondo Frescobaldi Tuscany Italy

Black cherry, sour plum and dried roses open and excite on the nose. The palate is polished, glossy fruit and unctuous in texture. Ripe berries, soft red and black fruits, spices, and wild herbs fill and punctuate the palate. As with all the great wines of 2016, the tannins are firm, but they have a silky chew, softened by the cappuccino notes of oak. There is a vivid, tightly coiled freshness, which extends the enjoyment and length. The final notes are woven with minerality. This is deserving of time. 

Davy Żyw, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd