Brought to dinner by an old friend, cork was mush, barely made it out. Ultra-funk on open, almost tossed it but, having faith in the Tuscan Gods, left the decanter in cellar for 2 hrs. By the time veal chops ready, the nose had evolved into an earthy-leathery-cherry-mushroomy delight. Unmistakably BdiM, sour cherry and earthy core could've been quite interesting but for a bit of oxidization-fallout. Not as dry or astringent as too old or bad year Castel's can get. Interesting experience!
Brought to dinner by an old friend, cork was mush, barely made it out. Ultra-funk on open, almost tossed it but, having faith in the Tuscan Gods, left the decanter in cellar for 2 hrs. By the time veal chops ready, the nose had evolved into an earthy-leathery-cherry-mushroomy delight. Unmistakably BdiM, sour cherry and earthy core could've been quite interesting but for a bit of oxidization-fallout. Not as dry or astringent as too old or bad year Castel's can get. Interesting experience!
Jun 18th, 2016
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
