1997 Brunello di Montalcino, Castello Banfi "Poggio alle Mura" (750ml)

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Vintage: 1997 Format: 750ml Wine Name: Brunello di Montalcino Vineyard: Designation: Poggio alle Mura Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino Producer: Castello Banfi Varietal: Sangiovese Type: Red Country: Italy Region: Tuscany Sub-Region: Montalcino Alcohol: 13.5% Tasting note: The deep ruby/purple-colored 1997 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Alle Mura displays an international bouquet of red and black fruits, wood, licorice, and earth. There is excellent depth and ripeness, but this monolithic Brunello lacks heart and soul. The long finish reveals moderate tannin. Let's see what develops. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2014. (88pts. Robert Parker) Tasted: Dec. 2002 Score: 88 Drink: 2006-14 Tasting note: Saturated garnet with dark ruby reflections. Alluring nose of cinnamon, cedar, mint and iris. Wonderfully sweet in the mouth, with remarkably pure, fresh flavors of ripe plum, bing cherry and vanilla bean. Silky tannins and intriguing whiffs of cocoa and cassis on the lingering finish. This unfiltered wine is the first vintage from a single vineyard on the Castello Banfi estate. (95pts. EB, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar) Tasted: Jul/Aug 2002 Score: 95 Drink: N/A Tasting note: This balanced red is built for aging. Loads of strawberry, cherry and red licorice aromas. Full-bodied and very tannic, yet refined and polished, with a caressing texture. Long, long finish. A masterpiece. Best after 2004. 6,500 cases made. (96pts. JS, Wine Spectator) Tasted: Jun. 30, 2002 Score: 96 Drink: After 2004