Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino - 1997 (750ml) Marlborough The 2008s are softer than

The 2008s are softer than the 2007s

I bought this wine for myself because I thought it was a sleeper of the vintage

Wine Advocate - 97 points

dried pit fruits

Fresh and open in feel

Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino - 1997 (750ml) Marlborough The 2008s are softer thanThe 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