1997 Rosso di Montalcino Val di Suga, Tenimenti Angelini

The 1999 was really good lately, so I opened a 1997. They seem to have changed labels between 97 and 99, I prefer the old fashioned style of the label above.

1997 Rosso di Montalcino Val di Suga, Tenimenti Angelini

A mature, leathary nose with notes of dried plums, warm rosemary, veal stock and red liquorice. A very fine warmth. Fully mature. Big and a bit brawny, but very good all the same. Dried flowers after a while.

The taste is broad and ripe with notes of black currants, plums, violets, rosehips and old leather. A long, warm, structured finish. This is very good and drinking perfect with a roasted chicken. 

I don't know how many times I have heard that the 97's from Tuscany are long gone and equally many times the wines have proved those comments wrong. This is another one of those bottles.

88p   (tasted 2015/06)