{"product_id":"castiglion-del-bosco-campo-del-drago-brunello-di-montalcino-2016","title":"Castiglion del Bosco Campo del Drago Brunello di Montalcino 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastiglion del Bosco Campo del Drago, Brunello di Montalcino is made from 100 percent Sangiovese. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCastiglion del Bosco is one of the most prominent producers in Montalcino, both for the history of the estate and for its size, with 5,000 acres unchanged in the last 400 years. In 1967, when the Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino was born, Castiglion del Bosco was one of its 25 founding members. This extraordinary property whose origin dates back to the 12th century was acquired by Massimo Ferragamo in 2003, who in turn totally restored the property to its original glory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Castiglion del Bosco‘s most representative wine, Brunello di Montalcino is an example of the Sangiovese grape‘s perfect symbiosis with the terroir of Montalcino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampo del Drago enjoys one of its highest expressions when paired with the succulence and softness of pigeon, whose breast is served here at its most delicate. The bold spicing of the wine is perfectly at one with the flavor combination bestowed to the meat by the beetroot, celeriac and the exotic overtones of coffee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAnother structured, layered red with blackberry, plum, walnut and cigar-box aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied with depth and intensity. Tight and structured. A wine with a long future. Fine-grained and refined. Try after 2025.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e-James Suckling 97 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis bright and bold wine comes from a 3.7-acre plot, the estate’s highest-elevation vines (at 1,475 feet). Scents of fresh rose petals lead into flavors of tangy red cherry and raspberry that are dense and juicy, accented by notes of candied orange peel. The wine rested for two years in a mix of French oak barriques and large casks, gaining a suave texture that carries the lively flavors to a long, spicy finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Wine \u0026amp; Spirits 96 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA balanced, expressive style, offering plum, cherry, fruitcake, iron and spice flavors, which are fused to muscular tannins, but also vibrant acidity, keeping this energetic and defined. Fine balance overall and terrific length on the finish. Best from 2025 through 2048. 667 cases made, 150 cases imported. \u003ci\u003e— BS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Wine Spectator 96 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castiglion del Bosco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949129887791,"sku":"151149","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/CdB-Campo-del-Drago-NV-Bottle-4925-1645223465.png?v=1771489626","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/castiglion-del-bosco-campo-del-drago-brunello-di-montalcino-2016","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}