1999 Abbadia Ardenga
(Italy / Central / Tuscany / Brunello di Montalcino)
ALCOHOL: 14.0% RATED: 12/19/2004
COLOR:
Tile Red.
AROMA:
Smoky.
FLAVOR:
Oak. Cherry. Strawberry. Tobacco.
Chalky.
PROFILE:
Sweet.
Balanced.
Smooth Astringent
Mouthfeel.
Medium
Body.
Heavy
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
COMMENTS:
The strong tannins of this Brunello presented a thinner wine than expected. It contained a well-balanced start but finished off a little too astringent for my taste. After an hour of talking and drinking it did began to open up and provided a well-balanced flavor of fruit and acidity. Would present much better if decanted (that's my fault). I'd give it a good 2-3 years before opening again.
