Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino 2020 (750ml)
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Description
Sangiovese in its most serious guise, this is Brunello di Montalcino from Castiglion del Bosco, drawn from the northwest corner of the appellation in Tuscany. The 2020 is a still red built the way the zone demands, all Sangiovese, aged to coax structure and perfume out of a grape that rewards patience.
The nose leans dark and savory, with sage and rosemary edging into crushed blackberry and a dusty, stony undertone. There is an inner sweetness on entry, cherry and cured tobacco, met by crisp red fruit and a mineral thread that keeps everything lifted. Tannins are velvety rather than austere, the acidity vibrant, and the finish grips and lingers while staying fresh. Approachable enough to enjoy now, with the concentration to reward some cellar time.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Subregion | Brunello di Montalcino |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Producer | Castiglion del Bosco |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is a gorgeous interpretation of Northwest Montalcino terroir, with a darkly alluring bouquet of sage and rosemary giving way to crushed blackberries and stone dust. This opens with a lovely inner sweetness, perfectly balanced by crisp red fruits, mineral tones and a core of vibrant acidity. It finishes grippy and long yet surprisingly fresh, with a staining of primary concentration that lingers on and on. The 2019 was fermented using 70% whole cluster fruit.
Showing sweet fruit, plump cherry, cured tobacco and perfumed redwood, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino has a savory side that is nicely folded into a generous core of pronounced fruit. The wine feels smooth and soft over the palate with velvety tannins. This is a bottle you can enjoy upon release if you so choose.