1998 Antinori Pian Delle Vigne Brunello Di Montalcino
| Vineyard: | Antinori |
| Price: | $69.99 |
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| Varietal: | Sangiovese |
| Style: | Red Wine |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Magnificant! Deep ruby red; complex on the nose. Full-structured and velvety, with rich perfumes and hints of flowers, vanilla and chocolate. Well structured and balance with a lengthy finish.
The end of Winter and the beginning of Spring were mild and very dry, which favoured early budding of the vines and accelerated the vegetative cycle - until the stabilising effect of some rainfall in May. Flowering took place in the same average period as other vintages. June was very hot and this accelera...
Expert Reviews
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Wine Spectator
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Vintage ChartRating for Italy-Tuscany: 86 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: quite possibly over the hill<br/>
User Tasting Note
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Fellow Drync'rbeautiful and well integrated if not exciting. silky mouthfeel. pretty fruits.



