Beyond a touch of dried cassis, the 1999 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna La Casa is almost completely void of fruit. Ironically, a previous review of this wines raises this very question and I can confirm that the fruit is indeed gone. But the “wow” factor has not completely disappeared, especially if you love polished mineral tones and barbecue smoke that this wine delivers in spades. The cooling acidity has remained very much intact. A brief decanting is should suffice. Drink: 2014-2020.