Marchesi De Frescobaldi CastelGiocondo Brunello Di Montalcino Damaged Label - 1997 (750ml) Ruth Chris this wine is bursting with

this wine is bursting with spicy tropical fruit aromas and bright citrus flavors

and a long finish that goes on for nearly 45 seconds

alkaline water from the nearby springs of Koriyama

The palate is distinctively herbaceous and earthy with a long lasting finish in the mouth

93 points- Wine Advocate-

Marchesi De Frescobaldi CastelGiocondo Brunello Di Montalcino Damaged Label - 1997 (750ml) Ruth Chris this wine is bursting withThe 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