Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Brand | Montevetrano |
Vintage | 1997 |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Stock | 0 |
The estate’s 1997 Montevetrano is a beguiling wine. Amazingly, the tannins remain a touch hard! There is wonderful integrity to the dark fruit. This is a decidedly virile and powerful Montevetrano, even if floral and spice notes add a sense of lift to the finish. All things considered, the 1997 is a flat-out great Montevetrano, and another few years in bottle can only help harmonize some of the very slight rough edges that still remain.
Rich and velvety, with plenty of good fruit. Currant and blackberry, with hints of mineral and mint. Full-bodied, with ultrasoft tannins and a long, long finish. Wonderful fruit and style. Just starting to come into its own.