Robb Report wine contributors Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen included Tenuta CastelGiocondo in the feature, “7 Stellar Brunello di Montalcino Wines to Drink Now.”

Mike & Jeff dedicate a paragraph to the CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2020, as well as context about the Frescobaldi family’s rich heritage in the region:

The first members of the Frescobaldi family moved to Florence in the year 1,000 and are known for many accomplishments, including constructing the first wooden bridge over the Arno River. Today, Lamberto Frescobaldi’s bridge has been rebuilt and is known as the Ponte Santa Trinita. The Frescobaldis are known for growing Sangiovese grapes and making excellent wine, but their family was one of the first to bring Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nero, and Chardonnay to Tuscany. The 2020 CastelGiocondo is made from Sangiovese and has aromas of cherry, red plum, and vanilla. It is well rounded in the mouth with velvety tannins and flavors of dried cranberry, red cherry, and black plum.

Read the full article here at Robbreport.com.

Tenuta CastelGiocondo and Casisano both shine in Wine Spectator‘s sweeping Brunello di Montalcino report from the June 2026 issue. The coverage includes a tasting of nearly 150 wines from a vintage senior editor Bruce Sanderson rates 99 points overall and declares a rival to the legendary 2016. The 2021 season’s natural yield reductions, hot dry summer, and cool September nights produced wines of striking balance, energy, and aging potential.

CastelGiocondo earned 94 points for its 2021 Brunello (“balanced and vibrant, with resonant tannins”) and 95 for its Ripe Al Convento Riserva 2020, praised as “dense and muscular with a vibrant feel.” Casisano matched the achievement with dual 94-point scores: its 2021 Brunello described as “round and fleshy with fine balance and energy,” and its Colombaiolo Riserva 2020 called “resonant” with “a juicy texture, solid structure, and a long, focused finish.”

Check out the full Brunello report HERE.