Badia a Coltibuono Sangioveto 1990

This is the finest example of this wine we've had.   Whenever a 1990 vintage wine is opened from one of the major wine producing regions (Tuscany, Piedmont, Burgundy, Rhone or Bordeaux), it is often a very special bottle of wine.  Based on recent experience, I would say that Tuscany has slight edge over any of the other regions just mentioned for the 1990 vintage.  This Sangioveto is made only in harvests deemed to be excellent.
Uncorked for slow oxygenation in bottle.  First impression is cascading red fruit with wonderfully lithe kirsch-like intensity of flavor.  The tannins seem to be quite a bit softer than when I had the 1990 vintage of this wine in June of 2013. 
Old school 13.5% alcohol (love it) with graceful balance in acidity and tannins ...translucent ruby color with attractive bricking at edges.
As the wine opened up over the next couple of hours, the fruit became quite plush and was complemented by very pretty sous bois with hints of coffee and spice ... Very soft aromatics ...  Paired with spicy ravioli Bolognese for dinner. 
Looking forward to trying the 1985 vintage of this wine soon ...