Banfi Brunello di Montalcino - 1999 (750ml) Veneto The wine possesses compelling harmony

The wine possesses compelling harmony and a gorgeous sense of inner perfume that flows from start to finish

and liquid minerals seamlessly integrated into a full-bodied

but then start having some fun with lovely scents of dried honey

except for the blend of Russian River and Westside Road Neighbors

allowing the marmalade

Banfi Brunello di Montalcino - 1999 (750ml) Veneto The wine possesses compelling harmonyImpressive saturated ruby, extremely dark for Brunello. Brooding aromas of dark berry syrup and licorice; distinct hints of surmaturite Then big, broad and extremely unevolved; highly concentrated but currently monolithic, and not really displaying its fruit. Finishes with big, chewy but ultimately rather fine tannins. Impressive in a modern style, but is this too solid for its own good? Vinous 90(+?) points