Caparzo, Brunello di Montalcino 1997

Opaque red.

Hot bricks, leather, cherry jam/earth/truffle .... nose. Killer.

Loaded mid-palate flesh, round, with leather/earth flavors. Then intensely linear, with acidity completely dominating finish. Leather and spice notes sail on.

Gift (Mike and Bonnie Irwin) $50?