Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino - 1997 (750ml) Size:750ml My original ratings appear to

My original ratings appear to have been dead on the money for both of these efforts from Chateau Latour

caressing finish

ready for game birds scented with juniper berries

The results so far from this young property have been nothing less than stellar

Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino - 1997 (750ml) Size:750ml My original ratings appear toThe 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