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• gzim Likes this wine: 91 points

  December 28, 2023 - Probably nearing its peak. Showed much more balance and fruit than the ‘99 I served next to it -

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• larryw wrote: 89 points

  December 25, 2023 - Faint orange tint under dark cherry color; hints of ripe cherry and strawberry on nose; fairly light mouth-feel with a rather short finish. May be a bit past its prime.

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• oldwines Likes this wine: 90 points

  December 16, 2023 - In my cellar since release. Still lively and youthful looking with medium dark garnet color and little bricking. Rich texture. Oak dominated nose though unobtrusive. Dark fruited, chewy. Modern and maybe just a bit too oaky on the palate for me. This seems more so than the previous bottle.

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• oldwines Likes this wine: 93 points

  August 12, 2023 - Decanted for 2 hours before enjoying with wood fire grilled steaks. Deep dark and rich. Fully integrated but distinct oak notes of spice, vanilla etc. Black berries, black plum, black cherry and tobacco. Enjoyable though international and modern in style.

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• Javachip Likes this wine: 89 points

  January 10, 2023 - Allowed to breathe in glass 1 hour. Clear deep dark garnet color. Notes of dried black and red cherries and their liqueurs; leather, sandalwood, dark baking spices, porcinis, dried meat, stony soil, hints of balsamic, soy, and tobacco. Full body, seamless, good balance, pleasantly tart and tannic.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2001
• Type Red
• Producer Castelgiocondo (Marchesi de' Frescobaldi)
• Varietal Sangiovese
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Italy
• Region Tuscany
• SubRegion Montalcino
• Appellation Brunello di Montalcino
• UPC Codes 8002366009262, 8002366209266, 839183000053

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• Pending Delivery 16 (0%)
• In Cellars 1,956 (47%)
• Consumed 2,225 (53%)

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