COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
1985
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Tenuta CastelGiocondo
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tenuta CastelGiocondo is an ancient estate in Montalcino, Tuscany, with roots dating back to AD 1100 when it served as a medieval fortress. It was one of the first four estates to pioneer Brunello production in the 1800s. Although currently owned by the Marchesi de' Frescobaldi family, who purchased the estate in 1989, the legendary 1985 vintage was crafted under previous ownership. However, Vittorio Frescobaldi served as the estate's agronomist during this period, ensuring viticultural excellence. The 1985 vintage is highly celebrated in Tuscany, marked by a historic winter freeze followed by an exceptionally warm, dry summer that yielded concentrated, structurally balanced grapes.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€135
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate was originally built around AD 1100 as a medieval fortress defending the road from Siena to the sea.
Fact 02
The iconic label features a 1323 Sienese fresco by Simone Martini, depicting the celebrated condottiere Guidoriccio da Fogliano.
Fact 03
The 1985 vintage survived a historic Siberian winter frost that plummeted temperatures to -25°C and froze the Arno river.
Fact 04
Although synonymous with Frescobaldi today, the 1985 vintage was produced before they officially purchased the estate in 1989.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for this vintage were harvested entirely by hand from southwest-facing vineyards situated at altitudes between 300 and 400 meters. Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with frequent pumping over to optimize color and tannin extraction from the Sangiovese skins. In accordance with the strict DOCG regulations of the era, the wine underwent an extensive aging process, maturing for a minimum of four years before release. This included at least two to three years in traditional large Slavonian oak casks, with a small portion aged in French oak barrels, followed by significant bottle aging.
