Tenuta Frescobaldi di Castiglioni

Tenuta Frescobaldi di Castiglioni, Toscana IGT

The rich, elegant Tenuta Frescobaldi di Castiglioni, is a delightful blend that marries the elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with the classic soul of Sangiovese. The estate?s iconic wine is clearly in a modern key, but holds fast to the qualities of its local terroir. The labels of the bottles prior to the 2009 vintage presented the caption as “Tenuta di Castiglioni”.

Tasting Notes
Tenuta di Castiglioni?s deep, opaque ruby-red, rimmed in purple, intrigues the eye. The nose is marked by appealing, fragrant fruit, with deep draughts of dark-fleshed fruit, such as wild blackberry, black cherry, plum, and strawberry, which shade into toastier notes of cocoa powder, roast espresso bean, tobacco leaf, vanilla, and cinnamon. Impressively full-bodied, the palate shows pleasurably warm, smooth, and well-rounded. Its tangy acidity and noble tannins, already well integrated into the structure, contribute to its exemplary balance. Subtle fruit enlivens a lengthy, long-lingering finish.
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Food Pairing Suggestions
Ideal with game such as hare and boar, with roasted or saut?ed beef, roast of pork, as well as with full-flavoured cheeses.
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Ratings & Reviews
2009 Vintage
86 points – Wine Spectator, October 15, 2011
88 points – Wine Advocate #196, August 2011