Wine

Item Description

1997 Azienda Bricco Rocche (Ceretto) Barolo Prapo (95) This Barolo possesses aromas and flavors of singed leather, espresso, melted caramel, black cherries, smoke, and Christmas fruitcake.

1997 Brancaia Toscana (93) Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blueberries & plums with overtones of earthy/dusty & some floral notes.

1997 Elio Altare (91) Cherry syrup and spicy oak tones on the nose. Impressively ripe and thick in the mouth, with the cherry and spice notes dominating.

1997 Falesco-Montiano Lazio (95) From its opaque purple color, the huge sweet notes of chocolate, smoke, black fruits, and toast satiate the olfactory senses, yet please the mind's intellectual yearnings.

1997 Fattoria Le Pupille (Elisabetta Geppetti) (95) The stylistic aspiration of this wine embraces softness, extract, concentrated dark fruit, prune, toasted oatmeal and coffee grinds.

1997 Gaja – Barbaresco Sori Tildin (94) Round in texture and still tannic, this medium/full bodied wine ends with fresh strawberry, herb and tart cherry flavors.

1997 Guado al Tasso (Antinori) (96) Dark ruby red and intense aromas of currant, flowers and leather.

1997 Morisfarms – Avvoltore Maremma Toscana (92) The Avvoltore is a testament to the winemaking prowess, combining the elegance of Sangiovese with the depth and complexity of Bordeaux varietals.

1997 Poggio Antico-Altero (95) Terrific aromas of violets, plums and jam. Full-bodied and very rich, with masses of ripe fruit and round and velvety tannins.

1997 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia – Ornellaia (97) Beautiful nose with extraordinary aromas of prunes, licorice, and dried flowers with rosemary undertones.

1997 Tenuta San Guido – Sassicai (94) Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and loads of fresh fruit and tarragon and dill flavors on the finish.

1997 Langhe Arborina (93) Dark red color with coffee, floral notes, and meat aromas. Evolves in the glass, complex. Extremely elegant, silky and smooth on the palate.

Item Special Note

Restrictions:

• Must be 21 or over to bid on or claim this lot. Must arrange to pick up the wine from The Playwrights Realm’s offices in Midtown Manhattan. Legally cannot be shipped.