Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 1997 750ml

Winespectator.com, Jun 30, 2002
Pretty aromas of violets, berries and light cream. Full-bodied and smooth, with an oily, savory, raspberry finish. An old-style wine that's lost some of its quality through weak winemaking, but still interesting. Very good, but another underachievement from Biondi-Santi. Drink now.

Biondi Santi is a Tuscan producer synonymous with the wines of Brunello di Montalcino and, indeed, has claims to being the inventor of the style. The wines are fragrant and floral with savoury hints, with bright berry and cherry fruit and peppery spice over a backbone of fine tannins and acidity. Riservas are only released in the best years, can last for many decades and often need 15 or more years to be tasted at their best.

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