Marchesi Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo - 2010 (750ml) Zinfandel white pepper and dried cherries

white pepper and dried cherries are all nicely layered in the glass

purple/inky colour

rich fruitiness

The 1970 fabulous

Marchesi Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo - 2010 (750ml) Zinfandel white pepper and dried cherriesThe 2010 Brunello di Montalcino ushers forth a new stylistic chapter in the wines of Marchesi de' Frescobaldi. Gone are those overt oak notes of cinnamon, dark chocolate and moist chewing tobacco. Instead, this fresh and streamlined wine renews its effort to put Sangiovese in prime positioning. The bouquet shows dark cherry, ginger and grilled herb. Instead of immediacy, this wine is engineered for longevity and that comes as a surprise considering