I stumbled upon a couple bottles of 1997 Biondi Santi Sassoalloro in
my cellar last night so I opened one with veal meatballs in pomodoro
sauce. The wine was medium ruby and clear in the glass. A whiff of
brett on opening which blew off quickly. Tart cherry and salty
minerals on the nose. Bright smooth cherry flavors, a bit of red
raspberry and light tannins on the finish. The wine has aged well,
not terribly conmplex but I enjoyed it. "B/B+"