Medium red. Red berries, musky oak and a whiff of flowers on the nose. Silky, lively and sweet; not at all a blockbuster but shows a lovely fine-grained texture and good vinosity to its flavors of berries, flowers and graphite. Not the last word in concentration or length, but this juicy midweight is attractive and nicely understated.

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The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino marks a significant change of direction from past vintages. The dark, heavy style has been replaced by a much more finessed, elegant expression of fruit. Sweet red cherries, crushed flowers, mint and licorice are woven together beautifully in this silky, multi-dimensional, graceful Brunello. Sweet notes from the oak are intermingled with floral overtones on the silky finish. The 2006 is the most interesting wine I have tasted from Fanti in quite a few years. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.

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A dose of new oak lends vanilla and clove aromas and flavors, along with cherry and blackberry. There's a brightness to this red, and the tannins are well-integrated, despite being firm and dense. Fine length. Best from 2013 through 2025.

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Plenty of plum jam aromas and flavors with lots of citrus fruit and chocolate character. Full body, soft and fresh. I like the juicy finish.

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This is really nice, especially when you consider the price. Lighter styled wine with floral aromatics, that is full of red fruits, strawberries in particular. This has a great acid structure that will complement food. A traditional Brunello made in a clean style. Overall, this is very pleasurable right now.