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Castiglion del Bosco Campo del Drago Brunello di Montalcino

Castiglion del Bosco
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750 mL
Wine Type
Red Wine
RegionTuscany
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Country
Italy
SubregionToscana
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Wine Description:
Castiglion del Bosco Campo del Drago Brunello di Montalcino is a top-tier red wine crafted by the esteemed Castiglion del Bosco estate in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. This wine is sourced from the Campo del Drago vineyard, renowned for its unique microclimate and limestone-clay soils that contribute to the wine's complexity and aging potential. Made entirely from Sangiovese grapes, the wine undergoes a meticulous winemaking process, including extended maceration and aging in French oak barrels. This results in a robust and structured Brunello di Montalcino that showcases the varietal's finest attributes.
Pros:
  • Intense and complex aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, with hints of spices and tobacco
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Cons:
  • May require some additional bottle aging to fully integrate the tannins and allow the flavors to harmonize
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User Rating:

4.3
Regularly Reviewed

Expert Rating:

4.5

Wine Expert Note:

Upon uncorking, you're greeted with a captivating nose of dark cherries, plums, and blackberries layered over subtle hints of tobacco, leather, and baking spices. As you sip, the palate is rich and opulent, revealing a beautiful balance of ripe fruit and earthy flavors. Nuances of mocha, sage, and licorice weave through the core of dark fruit, framed by firm yet refined tannins. The finish is long, sumptuous, and graced by a touch of sweet oak spice. This is an incredibly sophisticated Brunello di Montalcino, perfect for special occasions and well-suited for extended aging in the cellar.
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