1997 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Altero

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Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Drink 2004-2012, Jancis Robinson MW, May 2003

Ruby with a thick, pale rim. Quite low-key nose with some autumnal notes, but a bit smudgy. Definite alcohol there. Slightly simpler than most. Surprisingly open. Very slightly rustic. Big and bloody. (JR)

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89
89/100

Robert Parker

89
89/100

Robert Parker

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89 points
Robert Parker
Score 89/100 · Drink 2006-2014, Robert Parker, Dec 2002

The 1997 Brunello di Montalcino Altero exhibits a saturated dark ruby/purple color in addition to a sweet nose of ripe black cherry fruit intermixed with leather, spice box, and weedy tobacco. Rich and medium to full-bodied, with noticeable new oak, it has the potential to merit 90 points, but at present it is a bit angular and austere. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2014. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

89 points
Robert Parker
Score 89/100 · Robert Parker

The 1997 Brunello di Montalcino Altero exhibits a saturated dark ruby/purple color in addition to a sweet nose of ripe black cherry fruit intermixed with leather, spice box, and weedy tobacco. Rich and medium to full-bodied, with noticeable new oak, it has the potential to merit 90 points, but at present it is a bit angular and austere. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2014. Wine Advocate.December, 2002

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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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