CastelGiocondo is produced from an uncompromising selection of the finest Sangiovese grapes, in a vineyard whose ideal elevation, well-drained soils, and southwest-facing exposure yield all of the qualities that converge to produce the finest expression of this ancient grape variety. It is an elegant, well-balanced wine of magnificent structure.
VINTAGE REPORT
The 2011 season started according to norm, with abundant rains and mild temperatures in the spring and warm temperatures in the first part of the summer, which ensured that the grapes arrived at veraison in optimum condition. Temperatures rose in the latter part of August, which gave Sangiovese remarkable ripeness: at harvest, the grapes were impressively concentrated, intensely coloured, and sound and healthy.
TERROIR AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
ESTATE AND VINEYARD LOCATION:CastelGiocondo Estate, Montalcino
VINEYARD AVERAGE AGE20 years
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
VARIETYSangiovese
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME14,50%
LENGTH OF MACERATION ON THE SKINS32 days
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATIONImmediately done after the alcoholic fermentation
MATURATION METHODSlavonian oak casks and in French oak barrels
LENGTH OF MATURATIONfrom harvest to January 1st of the following 5th year, after having spent a minimum of 2 years in wood, and 4 months in the bottle
TASTING NOTES
The wine appears a rich ruby red, then releases clean-edged aromas of raspberry and pomegranate, enriched by graceful floral notes. All components are beautifully balanced on the palate, with glossy, elegant tannins and a full-flavoured, long-lingering finish with a delicious minerally tang.