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Red
1997 Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Sangiovese
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Montalcino
- Brunello di Montalcino
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Community Tasting Notes 1
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bon vivant wrote:
April 11, 2011 - Almost no sediment here, gave this a quick decant and it was ready to go in about 10 minutes. Dark red aromatics of Cherry Liqueur and some balsamic notes, and a touch of forest floor. Quite smooth & silky on the palate and it continued to evolve quickly and peaked in about the 30-45 minute mark. With more air the fruit started to fade and the tannins became slightly more pronounced and there is a more distinct old world funk in the background. This is probably at it's peak and I would not chance aging this much longer as i do not see much upside from here. Do not over decant. A pleasant bottle the merits a score in the low 90's
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By Stephen Tanzer
September/October 2003, IWC Issue #110 (link)(Tenuta Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino Riserva) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Vitanza
- Varietal Sangiovese
- Designation Riserva
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- SubRegion Montalcino
- Appellation Brunello di Montalcino
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 1 (33%)
- Consumed 2 (67%)
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- AppellationBrunello di Montalcino
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