Winery - Biondi-Santi
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Little changes at Biondi-Santi. The tannins on this huge 1997 are dense, almost impenetrable. The flavors are of cherry, tobacco, old wood and solid, black fruits. The aftertaste is all tannin at this stage. Despite this rigorous adherence to tradition, the 1997 seems a touch less overwhelming than previous vintages of this classic wine. Nevertheless, age for at least 15 years before drinking.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A big, fruity wine in a modern style. Sensational aromas of massive raspberry, black cherries and violets, which do not quite carry through to the palate. Strong fruit, but a little simple. A solid, lengthy finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sangiovese’s naturally warm, earthy tones come straight at you and are surrounded by a pretty frame of red fruit, almond, red apple, plump berry and pipe tobacco. This is a distinctive, unique wine that boasts an individual personality and solid roots in Brunello tradition. It has chewy tannins, delicate flavors and a refreshing, long-lasting finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Light ruby in appearance and elegant in form. Aromas are imparted in measured doses to offer playful hints of bright red fruit, forest floor, sour cherry and delicate floral tones. It’s lean in the mouth with clean acidity and an easy finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Earthy tones of moist clay, tobacco, leather and light shadings of spice open the nose of this delicate and elegant wine. In the mouth, the wine’s natural acidity kicks in and washes clean over the palate with fresh flavors of wild berry and red currants. The finish is long and persuasive and shows the best of Sangiovese Grosso.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Sangiovese has a lot going for it: a sweet maple-tinged aroma, a pretty ruby color, round but snappy plum and raspberry flavors, and a long, layered finish. But in the end it doesn’t really sing, it’s a bit hollow at the core, and there’s an oak-driven, buttered popcorn note on the finish that leaves a heavy, lasting flavor.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Immediately, you know you are before a great Brunello with bright fruit aromas backed by forest floor, balsam notes, bramble, blue flowers, red apple and mint. The presence of wood is all but invisible and the wine sings true to its territory and tradition. The wine’s natural acidity and intensity promise a long and glorious aging future before it.
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