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1997 Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino
Sangiovese
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Montalcino
- Brunello di Montalcino
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Community Tasting Notes 13
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ben2e wrote: 93 points
December 20, 2015 - Wonderful brunello. Lacking any hint of toughness. Tasted like a perfectly aged rust colored brunello. Seems to be perfect time to open as well. All at dinner agreed it was delicious.
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jeffreylubowski Likes this wine: 91 points
November 24, 2015 - Now this is more like it. Black tea, tart cherry, leather, forest floor. This really opened up over several hours in the decanter. The wine still has some tannin and acid, so a well stored bottle should have no problem doing five more years. Actually this seems much younger than 18 years. I had the 2004 recently and this is the clear winner.
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Lipsman wrote: 93 points
June 7, 2015 - Mature glass of brunello, licorice, cherries, mocha. Long lasting on the palate, medium to full bodied, supple and smooth. Delicious.
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Lipsman wrote: 93 points
November 17, 2014 - Tastes of black cherries backed by exotic bitter tea, juicy acidity, and a long, supple finish. Fresh with no sign of bricking. Not the most complex of 1997 Brunellos, but quite enjoyable, especially with food. Ready to drink.
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JoeCarl wrote:
January 26, 2014 - Smooth
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Gianni Brunelli
- Varietal Sangiovese
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- SubRegion Montalcino
- Appellation Brunello di Montalcino
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 185 (61%)
- Consumed 117 (39%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerGianni Brunelli
- VarietySangiovese
- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- SubRegionMontalcino
- AppellationBrunello di Montalcino
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