1997 Brunellos (Tasted Blind)

Tom's house in Palo Alto, California
Tasted Wednesday, December 21, 2011 by europat55 with 389 views

Introduction

Flight 1 - Pre Tasting (2 Notes)

2007 Rigoloccio Maremma Toscana 86 Points

Italy, Tuscany, Maremma, Maremma Toscana

Shy nose. Light color. Crisp palate with no visible oak. Tasted blind.

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2000 La Massa Giorgio Primo 89 Points

Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG

Excellent nose. Still a little bit tannic. Didn't come across as an Italian wine.

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Flight 2 - Main Flight (7 Notes)

1997 Villa Poggio Salvi Brunello di Montalcino 88 Points

Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

Interesting bouquet (feels like there is something burnt in there). Average palate and finish. Tasted blind.
My #5, Group's #4

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1997 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 94 Points

Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

Light red with some brown edges. Outstanding bouquet with leather and some funk. Earthy palate. Tasted blind.
My #1, Group's #2

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1997 La Poderina Brunello di Montalcino 89 Points

Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

Dark red with brown edges. Very shy nose upon opening, but opened up a little after 30 minutes in the glass. Soft palate with a little bit of leather. Interesting finish. Tasted blind.
My #4, Group's #4

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1997 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 90 Points

Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

Some funk. Good palate. Tasted blind.
My #3, Group's #6

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1997 Tenute Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino 86 Points

Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

Aromas of sweet candies. Somehow feels like this wine is either too young or way past it prime. Tasted blind.
My #6, Group's #1

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1997 Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino Flawed

Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

Darn... Definitely corked!
My #7, Group's #7

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1997 Castelgiocondo (Marchesi de' Frescobaldi) Brunello di Montalcino 92 Points

Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

Browning on the edges. Gorgeous nose. Leather, mushrooms. Nice finish. Tasted blind.
My #2, Group's #5

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