Castel Giocondo Brunello Di Montalcino 75cl

This Brunello di Montalcino doesn’t whisper, it walks in like it owns the room. Deep cherry fruit, savoury edges, and that unmistakable Tuscan grip that keeps every sip interesting. If you like Italian red wine with real structure and layers you can chase, this is your kind of bottle.

• Appearance: Deep garnet ruby with a clear, bright core and slow, stained legs.
• Nose: Sour cherry, black cherry, dried rose, and wild herbs, then it turns darker with cedar, tobacco, and a hint of leather.
• Taste: Cherry and plum up front, then earth, balsamic-like savouriness, and baking spice, with firm tannins and fresh acidity keeping it tight and food-friendly.
• Body: Full-bodied, with a structured, mouth-coating feel that doesn’t get heavy.
• Finish: Long and savoury, leaving cherry skin, spice, and a gentle woody note hanging around.

What makes it special is the way it balances power and precision. You get the classic Brunello di Montalcino combo of ripe fruit plus earthy, dried-flower depth, but it stays focused, not jammy, not sleepy. It’s the kind of red that keeps changing as you go, fruit first, then herbs and spice, then those darker, aged notes that make you pause mid-conversation.

Brunello is made from Sangiovese, and in Montalcino it shows up with extra intensity. Translation, it’s got more muscle than your average Chianti, and the tannins bring that “this was made for a proper meal” energy. If you love reds that can stand up to rich sauces, grilled meats, and hard cheeses without getting pushed around, you’re in the right place.

CastelGiocondo is one of the names people bring up when they want a reliable, classic take on the region. This isn’t a novelty bottle, it’s a benchmark style, dark fruit, savoury complexity, and a finish that just won’t quit.

Fun Fact: CastelGiocondo is part of the Frescobaldi family’s world, a historic Tuscan wine dynasty whose roots in winemaking go back over 700 years.