Castello di Argiano (Sesti) Brunello di Montalcino 1997

Red with amber rim.

Brett (game/slight horseshit) and toasted nut aromatics. Red cherry/cranberry underneath. Sounds strange, but there's also a savory meat character here.

Round and generous, but treads lightly, with acid-driven tannin that frames flavors from the mid-palate on. This reminds me very much of Burgundy, even has a mineral chew in the finish that hits the front teeth.

Not as pristine as a bottle a year ago, but still quite interesting/satisfying.


$60