1997 Brunello di Montalcino
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Score 87/100 · Drink 2002-2012, Robert Parker, Dec 2002
This dark ruby/garnet-colored Brunello reveals an intriguing perfume of spicy oak, soy, meat, and animal fur. Medium-bodied, solidly structured, and spicy, it is somewhat attenuated, but offers attractive aromas, ripe fruit on the attack, and a dry finish with some desiccating tannin. It is hard to predict what direction it may take, but I wouldn't bet on it to develop well given the finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2012. Importer: Dominic Nocerino, Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (516) 467-5907
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