My wife and I have several bottles of a '97 Brunello di Montelcino and one '95 Brunello.
I was told when I bought them in 2001 that I would do well to hold them. My question is this. Should I consider opening them now or will waiting hurt them.
I had a bad experience with an '86 Brunello by holding it too long. Just want to be sure.
Thanks,
Randell Tarin
P.S. Going back to Montalcino this Fall!!
Since you have several bottles of the 97, try one and see if it is ready. Just drink the 95.
Who's the producer? It really makes a difference. A more backward traditional wine is probably not ready, while a more forward modern Brunello might be open.
But, if forced into generalities, I'd say that most '97 Brunellos need a couple more years. It's a ripe forward year, but most should be drinking nicely at 10-12.
As to the '95, unless you know it's a producer that makes his w> My wife and I have several bottles of a '97 Brunello di Montelcino and one
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