Banfi Brunello di Montalcino - 1999 (750ml) Size:750ml The exceptionally light ruby/orange color

The exceptionally light ruby/orange color is surprising given the opacity of most wines from this vintage

It often reminds me of Cheval Blanc

one would think that winemaker Bob Cabral would be perennially stressed out having to deal with so many different vineyards

It is simply magnificent

ripe wild berry

Banfi Brunello di Montalcino - 1999 (750ml) Size:750ml The exceptionally light ruby/orange colorImpressive 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