91POINTS
16¾/20
Antinori Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino 1999
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, ItalySophisticated gamey, cigar ash nose with licorice root, pepper, black cherry jam aromas. Quite rich on the palate with ripe, supple tannins. Earthy, licorice, peppery, gamey, garrigue and orange peel flavours with mocha, blackberry jam and cigar ash in the finish. Good finesse and structure if a bit soft. Best in two to five years. Serve now with roasted meats.Tasted: 13 October 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $70.99 | 750ml | Specialty - On Allocation |
AB | $54.99 | 750ml | Fine Wine Boutiques |
Halpern
Maison Maxxium Vins et Spiritueux
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 955955UPC: 8001935000280