On Jun 5, 10:21*am, "Bi!!" > wrote:
> 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+"

Good notes. I never keep these around for more than 5-7 years so have
no experience with 15-year old Biondi.