1999 Sant Antimo Fabius

Piccolomini; Ciacci

94Average Score

Central Italy / Italy

Red

Fabulous is the 1999 Sant'Antimo Favius (500 cases). A huge black/purple-colored effort, it boasts notes of roasted espresso, blackberries, asphalt, truffles, and pepper. Explosive, rich, unctuously-textured, and full-bodied, with low acidity, it is stunning at present, yet unformed and primary. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2015. Bravo! Oct 2001, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 94/100

6x75cl

0 Immediate | 1 Marketplace

£198.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 94/100

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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Central Italy

Sub-region

Tuscany

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window