Castellani, Cinque Stelle (5 star), Monte Cristi, Amarone 1997

Dull, murky, red.

Killer, evolved nose - smoke/campfire/truffle, cherry jam, blood/iron, herbs, toasted marshmallow and deep, sumptuous, "other stuff". Continues to evolve with air.

Round and packed, with cherry jam, truffle/earth/hazelnut and a citrus zest (indeed) note that brightens the finish. Long, subtle finish. Needs another day of air. Like the nose, I could sit here for hours watching this thing change.

Day 2 - Aromatics just oozing all over the place - cherry jam, duck fat, campfire, herbs, truffle, iron. Oh so savory. Matched in the mouth now too, although still constricted in the finish.


$35