Prunotto Barbaresco Montestefano 1985
14% Imported by Wine Imports, CA
Bottle 3307 out of 12,900 total.
No decant. Opened and corked it a couple hours ahead.
"Nice winemaking. Lots of subtle details, finely etched. Dried roses and nuances. Cool, menthol, more complex than average, drying tannins, mildly acidic, light/powerful. Impeccably balanced, not a ripe wine like many 1985's. Adds fruit, gets better, powerful, smooth, suave and very nice. Wow - so cool, menthol, smooth and poignant".
I always thought the Prunotto Riservas were where it's at but this bottle was great. Avoids the whole ripe 1985 thing completely and should age/keep for some time. Very structured, traditional, cool climate wine. Really well made.
With partridge and black trumpet mushrooms - a great pairing.
Thanks
Fraser
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