Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Brand | Antinori |
Vintage | 1997 |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Grape | Sangiovese |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2016 |
Stock | 0 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Slightly damaged |
This sexy, up-front 1997 Brunello offers aromas of lead pencil, cedar, espresso, and black cherry liqueur. Lush and medium-bodied, with sweet tannin, and a forward personality, it's a modern-styled effort that traditionalists may feel lacks the grip and tannin normally found in Brunello. Nevertheless, it is a delicious
Very rich and plummy, with lots of mineral and floral undertones. Full, fresh and very powerful, with big, yet silky tannins and a long aftertaste of cherry and spices. Very, very long. Still needs time.--1997 Italian blind retrospective.