Italy Central Italy Antinori; PieroBrunello di Montalcino Pian delle Vigne

1997 Brunello di Montalcino Pian delle Vigne

Antinori; Piero

88Average Score

Central Italy / Italy

Red

The 1997 Brunello di Montalcino Pian delle Vigne puts on a very nice showing, only its performance is too short. The bouquet opens to generous tones of prune, crushed clove and Indian spice. Subtle renditions of balsam herb and licorice fill in the rear. The palate sees dry tannins and a short finish that leaves you expecting more. Drink: 2014-2018. Wine Advocate.February, 2014

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate Score: 88/100

6x75cl

0 Immediate | 1 Marketplace

£489.00

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Monica Larner, Wine AdvocateScore: 88/100

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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Central Italy

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window