Castello di Monsanto Tinscvil Vino da Tavola

looked like dirty water

Mature Super Tuscans Blindtasted (mainly '85s) (Los Altos, California) : Group's #7 (my #4) – 63 pts.; 2, 0, 0, 2 – medium brick red color with clear meniscus; light incense, dried red fruit and blackberry nose; tart black fruit, cranberry and charcoal palate with sweet and somewhat grainy tannins; medium finish (opened up in the glass after 30 minutes or so)