The impressive 1997 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits aromas of coffee, underbrush, and sweet black cherry and currant fruit in its medium to full-bodied, dense, concentrated personality with no hard edges. Enjoy this opulent, precocious, accessible Brunello over the next 12-13 years. This is an outstanding effort. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

From the Saiagricola Group, the 1997 Brunello di Montalcino shows a dry and astringent style with Indian spice box, tobacco, smoke bacon and crushed rose. The central aroma, however, recalls dusty oak. That’s about all you can squeeze out of it. Drink: 2014-2018.

Dark ruby-garnet. Intense aromas of blackberry, mineral and violet, with just a hint of rose. Full-bodied, with soft and caressing tannins and a long, refined finish. Beautiful texture.--1997 Italian blind retrospective. Drink now. 450 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add