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This is the Master Listing for all vintages.For Wine listings, specific vintages can be reviewed in "Add My Review".
Wine | Italy | Drink ID: 723335
Ripe al Convento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ripe al Convento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Tenuta CastelGiocondo | Bottler: OB
Bottler: Original Bottling
About
About
Red Wine
Category
Italian Brunello
Drink Style
8.7 ★
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By Vintage
| Vintage | Average Rating | Would Recommend | Would Drink Again |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8.6 ★ | 100% | 100% |
| 2016 | 8.8 ★ | 100% | 100% |
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This has clearly benefited from 2 additional years of bottle aging. Compared to the 2018, which showed more brightness and energy, the 2016 is more settled, with the acidity almost completely rounded off.
It’s already ready to drink, but it’s the kind of wine that will keep developing, likely picking up yet more dried fruit, leather and gamey character over the next decade. The balance is already there, and it's really gently persistent and well-structured.
This has clearly benefited from 2 additional years of bottle aging. Compared to the 2018, which showed more brightness and energy, the 2016 is more settled, with the acidity almost completely rounded off.
It’s already ready to drink, but it’s the ki...(Read More)
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This felt like the most complete and resolved wine of the range. The acidity has mellowed out beautifully, leaving behind a structure that’s rich but so smooth it’s almost deceptive. Everything feels well-aged and balanced. Compared to the earlier Brunello and the Rosso, this Riserva is initially more restrained and contemplative, but it instead rewards slow tasting and balance with even some minerality keeping it from feeling too plush or sweet. This was easily my favourite of the Castelgiocond...(Read More)
This felt like the most complete and resolved wine of the range. The acidity has mellowed out beautifully, leaving behind a structure that’s rich but so smooth it’s almost deceptive. Everything feels well-aged and balanced. Compared to the earlier Br...(Read More)
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