90POINTS
16½/20
Barone Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico 1999
Florence, Tuscany, ItalyPeppery, spicy, meaty, smoky, licorice, savoury nose with black cherry, prune and cigar aromas, very complex. Ripe, round, elegant and supple with some dry tannins. Smoky cigar, earthy, licorice, cassis, cherry, gamey, sage and prune flavours. Good length and balance, nearly ready. Showing well now.Tasted: 24 October 2005Tasted by: Stuart TobePrices:BC | $54.90 | 750ml |
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 555649UPC: 00618109 117514