1996 Azienda Agricola Montevertine Riserva Toscana IGT
Chosen to accompany a summery main course panzanella of toasted sour dough bread slices topped with crescents of fresh garden tomatoes, basil, garlic and a few other things. Good choice, as the wine is gently fading and needed the tomatoes to fill in the holes. Light brownish ruby, dried cherry, raisins, a bit of shoe polish and lots of acidity. Still hints at past glory, though, in spite of the decay.