Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello 2016 750ml southeasternaustralia the toasty oak adds depth

the toasty oak adds depth

Noëlla chooses to work under the more general VDF denomination rather than AOC and her wines stand apart from the perceived notion of Touraine

and creamy with a silky mouth-feel

The soft tannin carries the wine to a long finish

The Nebbiolos of Sandro Fay are most notably differentiated by the effects of altitude and exposure for each of the parcels

Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello 2016 750ml southeasternaustralia the toasty oak adds depthBrunello CastelGiocondo 2015 first appeals to the eye with its bright, rich ruby red hue. On the nose, fruity notes dominate, ranging from raspberry to blackcurrant, with vague hints of blueberry. Elegant floral notes emerge, offering striking and surprising scents of violet.