1997 Marchesi Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo 'Ripe al Convento' Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Dark ruby-garnet. Decadent aromas of blackberry, mushroom and grilled meat. Hints of dried candied fruit. Full and supersilky, with seductive, opulent fruit character. It's so long and caressing. A thoroughly gorgeous bottle.--1997 Italian blind retrospective. Drink now through 2017. 12,000 cases made, 1,200 cases imported. – Review Date: December 2007