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Sunday, March 9, 2014

Azelia Bricco Fiasco 1996

Opened and decanted.  Initial Impression in the first hour… tight, slow to open. Hints of tar and roses after an hour.  14% alc. Quite dark garnet color with slight bricking at edges.  Tannins seem to be still a bit unyielding.  A bit like a young Burgundy.
2nd hour … softer and chewier.. fruit is starting to open up. Leather and cherry.  Nose isn't giving up much. 
3rd hour … earth and subtle sous bois.. still opening up and becoming gradually more approachable… 
4th hour … finally coming around .. nose is still muted but the palate is blossoming … overall, a more traditional style … 
Based on this experience, the Bricco Fiasco could use several more years in the cellar to reach an optimal drinking window … it is not as approachable as the San Rocco (which is one of my favorites).

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