1997 Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino
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Crimson. Aromatic. Quite fine, but certainly not dense. Thick and easy. Not a humdinger, despite the reputation. Rustic tannins. Dry and dusty. (JR)
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Robert Parker
Edward Beltrami
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Readers who love leather aromas and flavors will adore the 1997 Brunello di Montalcino as it smells like a new horse saddle. There are also scents of cherries, tobacco, and herbs. Full-bodied, with an opaque garnet color, high extraction, and severe tannin, it has all the necessary components for a long life. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2023. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900
Readers who love leather aromas and flavors will adore the 1997 Brunello di Montalcino as it smells like a new horse saddle. There are also scents of cherries, tobacco, and herbs. Full-bodied, with an opaque garnet color, high extraction, and severe tannin, it has all the necessary components for a long life.Dec 2002, www.robertparker.com, Drink: 2007-2023
Very dark garnet. Ethereal nose of wildflowers, especially lavender. Vibrant, sharply focused flavors of anise, chocolate, coffee and white pepper. Superbly concentrated, with a velvety mouth feel and firm, ripe tannins. A long, mineral-laden finish brings this poised and multidimensional wine to a deeply satisfying close. Jul 2002, www.vinous.com