Antinori 1997 Pian Delle Vigne (Brunello di Montalcino)

Country: Italy / Pian Delle Vigne
Variety: Sangiovese Tuscany
Winery: Antinori / Brunello di Montalcino

The work of award-winning winemaker Renzo Cotarella shows through in this wine’s modern, bright purple color, its new wood and ripe fruit aromas and in the juicy blackberry and berry fruit flavors. Yet it is certainly not just modern glitz: Lurking behind is the real heart of a tough, ageworthy, tannic Brunello, which promises a good 10 years at least before being ready to drink.