96 points and 'Top 100 Wines of 2018 (#35),' Wine Enthusiast: "[$79 list] Wild berry, crushed violet, pipe tobacco and chopped herb aromas leap out of the glass. Smooth and savory, the full-bodied palate shows restraint and elegance, delivering red cherry, pomegranate, ground clove and black pepper alongside taut fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Alcohol 14.5%. (May 2018)"
95 points James Suckling: "A firm and silky red with plum and dried cherry and some orange peel character. Full body and solid with a flavorful finish. A linear line of acidity and firm tannins make this one of the most structured wines from here in a while. Better in 2020. (11/27/17)"
94 points Ian D'Agata (Vinous): "Bright full ruby-red. Deep, pure aromas of red cherry, herbs, violet, tar and licorice. Thick and dense but tightly wound, showing a very fresh dark fruit character and a youthfully firm-edged tannic spine. Rich and dense, this calls for at least another three to five years of patience, and should last for another decade or two after that. Finishes long with tarry and savory notes, but it’s the floral lift on the back end that I like most. Drink: 2023-2033. (Apr 2018)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "[$79 list] A combination of cherry, leather and tobacco aromas and flavors are the hallmarks of this rich, fresh red. This is as much about the vivid acidity as the dense tannins, which add structure and focus to the flavors on the broad, expansive finish. Best from 2023 through 2038. (6/15/18)"
93 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The Castelgiocondo 2013 Brunello di Montalcino shows impressive balance and a bright sense of inner energy. The wine reveals delicate fruit with wild berry and dried cherry. Those primary notes are carefully enhanced by sweet spice, rose potpourri and moist earth. The ensemble is graceful and territory specific. Long gone are the days when this wine was one of the most opulent and darkly extracted of the appellation. Over these past years, the Frescobaldi family's base Brunello has embraced a highly streamlined and elegant stylistic approach. Drink: 2020-2030. (Feb 2018)"
92 points Decanter: "Discreet nose reveals tobacco, tea and subtle spice. The palate is austere, with firmly composed tannins but an appetising minerality. Savoury nuances of earth and cedar give plenty of intrigue. Built for food, and would be highly appropriate with pici in a lamb ragu sauce. Drink: 2019-2031. Alcohol 14.5%. (Aug 2018)"
92 points Wine & Spirits: "This wine offers flavors of crushed Morellino cherry, cassis and truffle that feel plush for this cool vintage. Racy acidity enlivens the flavors and highlights tones of menthol and iodine that develop with air. Pair it with a Tuscan steak to match the formidable tannins that close in on the finish. (Apr 2019)"
95 points James Suckling: "A firm and silky red with plum and dried cherry and some orange peel character. Full body and solid with a flavorful finish. A linear line of acidity and firm tannins make this one of the most structured wines from here in a while. Better in 2020. (11/27/17)"
94 points Ian D'Agata (Vinous): "Bright full ruby-red. Deep, pure aromas of red cherry, herbs, violet, tar and licorice. Thick and dense but tightly wound, showing a very fresh dark fruit character and a youthfully firm-edged tannic spine. Rich and dense, this calls for at least another three to five years of patience, and should last for another decade or two after that. Finishes long with tarry and savory notes, but it’s the floral lift on the back end that I like most. Drink: 2023-2033. (Apr 2018)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "[$79 list] A combination of cherry, leather and tobacco aromas and flavors are the hallmarks of this rich, fresh red. This is as much about the vivid acidity as the dense tannins, which add structure and focus to the flavors on the broad, expansive finish. Best from 2023 through 2038. (6/15/18)"
93 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The Castelgiocondo 2013 Brunello di Montalcino shows impressive balance and a bright sense of inner energy. The wine reveals delicate fruit with wild berry and dried cherry. Those primary notes are carefully enhanced by sweet spice, rose potpourri and moist earth. The ensemble is graceful and territory specific. Long gone are the days when this wine was one of the most opulent and darkly extracted of the appellation. Over these past years, the Frescobaldi family's base Brunello has embraced a highly streamlined and elegant stylistic approach. Drink: 2020-2030. (Feb 2018)"
92 points Decanter: "Discreet nose reveals tobacco, tea and subtle spice. The palate is austere, with firmly composed tannins but an appetising minerality. Savoury nuances of earth and cedar give plenty of intrigue. Built for food, and would be highly appropriate with pici in a lamb ragu sauce. Drink: 2019-2031. Alcohol 14.5%. (Aug 2018)"
92 points Wine & Spirits: "This wine offers flavors of crushed Morellino cherry, cassis and truffle that feel plush for this cool vintage. Racy acidity enlivens the flavors and highlights tones of menthol and iodine that develop with air. Pair it with a Tuscan steak to match the formidable tannins that close in on the finish. (Apr 2019)"
| Product SKU | 331456 |
| Producer | Frescobaldi |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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