Frescobaldi Albizzia Chardonnay Toscana IGT 2017
Albizzia 2013 is striking for its straw-yellow colour with greenish reflections and brilliant clarity. The nose emanates fresh sensations of citrus, green lemon and bergamot, that are joined by fruits like pear and kiwi. Tropical scents follow : pineapple, passion fruit and the most delicate hints of mint at the finish. The entrance on the palate is soft and balanced; one is left with an appealingly flavourful finish .
Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2013
Castelgiocondo 2008 is a clear ruby-red colour with garnet highlights. Mature fruit emerges on the nose such as plum and blackberry with floral notes of violet. Fully evident are the spicy perfumes among which black pepper, cloves and nutmeg prevail and are followed by clean hints of flint and leather. Entry on the palate reveals a dense tannin texture, fresh and mellow, the incarnation of the classic style of the Brunello from Castelgiocondo.
Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti DOCG 2017
Castiglioni Chianti 2012 is a clear, ruby red with violet hues and beautiful texture . Intense on the nose, complex, it is characterized by notes of black berry fruits and floral scents of rose and violet. Incredibly soft, warm, intense, Castiglioni leaves the palate with a long and persistent finish.
Frescobaldi Giramonte Toscana IGT 2009
Giramonte appears a deep, rich purple-red, notable for its vibrancy and luminosity. In its complex aromatic array impressions of ripe fruit predominate, with raspberry and sour cherry first to emerge, followed by blackberry and dried plum. In the background are delicious toasty notes of cocoa powder, vanilla, and roast espresso bean. The palate impresses with its seductive mouthfeel, velvety texture, and spacious warmth . The tannins, fine-grained, elegant, and already well integrated into the structure, contribute to these impressions, as does a lively, crisp acidity. Its lengthy , well-balanced finish is nicely laced with aromatic fruit. Overall, Giramonte 2008 is a smooth wine that exhibits a fine balance of all of its components.
Frescobaldi Lamaione Merlot Toscana IGT 2007
A rich ruby red charactises Lamaione 2007. The nose, displaying marked elegance, unfurls an impressive array of aromas. Impressions of fruit are first to emerge, with wild blackberry and blueberry, closely followed by clove, black pepper, and semi-sweet chocolate; concluding the medley are subtly pungent notes of eucalyptus and star anise. The wine almost explodes on entry, with a profusion of flavours and aromas closely mirroring those on the nose. Alcoholic warmth and a crisp vein of acidity are in mutual balance, while the tannins are emphatic, but fine-grained and velvety. The finish seems almost endless.
Frescobaldi Mormoreto Toscana IGT 2011
Mormoreto 2011 has a ruby-red color with violet highlights. Fruits emerge on the nose such as blueberry and black cherry, followed by hints of iodine, cinchona and balsamic notes of eucalyptus and mint. The finish offers a slight spiciness of cardamom. On the palate, the tannin texture is strong and dense, almost impenetrable. Silky and velvety, it has a rich body and a very long finish marked by hints of iodine and a balsamic character.
Frescobaldi Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2012
Nipozzano Vecchie Viti 2011 boasts a ruby-red colour, luminous and brilliant. The nose opens with very ripe fruits: cherry, strawberry and raspberry are prominent. Sweet scents of cotton candy and wild rose and notes of walnut and walnut husks . Spicy notes follow such as cloves, star anise; the finish is minerally. The palate is persistent and fresh, very smooth.
Frescobaldi Pomino Bianco DOC 2016
Frescobaldi Pomino Bianco DOC 2016
Pomino Bianco 2013 is a straw-yellow colour with greenish highlights. Lily of the valley is prevalent among the floral notes on the nose, with fruity notes of apple and passion fruit. Minerally and fresh, delicate hints of cedar bark and figs emerge on the finish. The palate is very fresh, satisfying and persistent.
Frescobaldi Remole Toscana Bianco IGT 2017
Remole Bianco 2014 appears a luminous straw yellow with greenish highlights. The nose opens to rich fruit notes of pear, apple, and banana, followed by floral scents of wisteria. It concludes with a remarkably crisp, refreshing finish. (Tasted March 2015) SERVING SUGGESTIONS As an appealing, versatile white wine with crisp, fruity aromas, Remole Bianco makes a wonderful aperitif wine, but it is a tasty partner as well with generous salads and fish-based dishes.
Frescobaldi Remole Toscana Rosso IGT 2017
Remole 2013 is a purple-red color, bright and intense. The nose offers fruity notes of raspberry and blackberry, followed by spicy hints of black pepper and anise. The finish is delicately balsamic with eucalyptus and mint. Once again, this latest vintage confirms Remole as an elegant wine with lovely fullness and long persistence.
Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni IGT 2016
Tenuta Frescobaldi di Castiglioni 2011 boasts a splendid purple-red, with violet highlights. The nose lays out intense aromas of bright red fruit, such as wild strawberry and redcurrant, followed by lovely, pungent notes of anise and cinnamon plus subtle hints of cocoa powder. In the mouth, a lengthy, slow-paced progression is accompanied by superb structure, an emphatic acidity, and dense, well-integrated tannins. The finish is nicely fruit-laden.
Frescobaldi Vigneto Montesodi Riserva Chianti Rufina DOCG 2012
A vibrant, deep ruby red characterises Montesodi 2008, well complemented by a richly fragrant bouquet. It releases a broad expanse of aromas, including wild red berry, blackberry, dried plum, and wild cherry, with more delicate notes of sweet violets. These aromas are lifted by toasty impressions of cocoa powder, vanilla, and roast espresso bean, and by spicy nuances of black and green pepper. The palate displays notable warmth and a velvety mouthfeel; fine-grained, stylish tannins are already well tucked in, with a tasty vein of crisp acidity providing an impressive foil . The harmonious finish is quite lengthy.