Valentini Montepulciano

1997 Gaja Sori San Lorenzo;
Corked

1995 Valentini, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo;
Deep garnet, thin garnet rim. Pepper, burnt coffee beans, hints of herbs, sweetish heavy dark fruits, high acidity, elegant and heavy at the same time, sweet berries, ballanced, complex and very long finish. 88 (Thanks to Michael)

1983 Clappe Cornas;
Oxidized

1968 Marchesi di Barolo, Barolo;
Ruby with orange rim, tar, roses, cherries, liquorice, fresh acidity, some tannins still, very elegant, a bit lean body, but the complexity and length is great. Very mature, drink now. 91