The property is one of the first 4 to begin producing Brunello di Montalcino in 1800, and its historic importance is represented on the label of Castelgiocondo by the figure of a candottiere from a celebrated fresco of the Sienese artist Simone Martini. The artist’s depiction shows Guidoriccio da Fogliano, commander of the troops of Siena who in 1323 led the attack on the Montemassi castle; an historic moment that coincided with the initiation of the Frescobaldi family’s centuries-old adventure in the world of wine.
THE TERROIR OF CASTELGIOCONDO
The estate of Castelgiocondo, is located in the southwest of Montalcino, an ideal terroir for Sangiovese and for the great wines that are produced here. The vineyards are found at the perfect altitude between 300 and 400 metres with well-drained soils and sunny, favorable southwest exposure. In the vineyards extreme care is given to the vines. High density and low production make a great Brunello of elegant texture and marvelous longevity.
Wines of the estate
WINES OF UNIQUE CHARACTER
Campo ai Sassi: a vigorous and smooth red from Montalcino, excellent in food pairings.
Castelgiocondo: a great expression of Brunello di Montalcino, resulting from a severe selection of vineyard sites, with carefully selected soils, exposure and altitude. A wine recognized all over the world for its value and consistent quality, year after year.
Lamaione: a Cru of Merlot from the vineyard bearing the same name, the first mono-varietal made of its kind in Montalcino.
Ripe al Convento: the highest expression of Brunello Castelgiocondo. From a single vineyard “Ripe al Convento”, it is produced following a rigorous quality selection of the grapes.
