2008 Castelgiocondo (Marchesi de' Frescobaldi) Brunello di Montalcino
Community Tasting Note
Yme wrote:
Friday, October 10, 2014 - Quite a tasty Sangiovese. Deep but clear ruby. Relatively fragrant and structured nose of red cherries and plums with light touches of summer flowers, earth, oak and woody spices. Medium plus bodied with medium plus tannins. Noticeable alcohol. Palate similar to nose though much better once decanted. Was initially tasted after it was left in an open bottle for an hour. Much better with the aroma and flavour profiles described once decanted and allowed to breath. Still young and I believe has the stuffings to last for a fair few years yet to continue evolving. Would recommend decanting for at least an hour if not two at the moment.
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Comment posted by Ombibulous:
11/2/2014 8:17:00 PM - Hi Yme. Thanks for the helpful tasting note. I was wondering. What do you think is the end year of the drinking window, and the peak year or years for a half bottle of this wine? Any thoughts you may may have would be appreciated. Thanks. Cheers.
Comment posted by Yme:
11/4/2014 11:56:00 PM - Hi Mulligan. FWIW it was still quite primary (for my palate) and with the intensity of the fruit, tannins, avidity etc , I think it could easily keep for 10+ years. I would decant your half bottle if drinking at this stage.