The 1998 Bric del Fiasc from a vintage many have overlooked is packed with heady notes of ripe dark fruit licorice mineral and sweet toasted oak flavors in a style that is utterly captivating. It is another full-bodied powerful Bric del Fiasc. It too looks to be long-lived. 93/Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Bric del Fiasc was first produced in 1978. The vineyard is located in Castiglione Falletto and the wines from this plot are generally the biggest and most structured of the estate's lineup. In important vintages Bric del Fiasc requires at least several years of cellaring. Today vintages 1989 and 1990 appear to still be fresh and youthful and my guess is that recent vintages will age at least as well given that they were made from lower yields and with a much greater sense of awareness towards other factors affecting quality.