2006 Brunello di Montalcino
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The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is a gorgeous, substantial wine laced with black cherries, plums, licorice, menthol, new leather and a streak of French oak. Floral notes appear in the glass, adding freshness, lift and balance to this dark, introspective wine. All of the elements flow together gracefully in this mid-weight, hugely delicious, expansive Brunello. I preferred the straight Brunello to the Lucere on both occasions I tasted the wines.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is a gorgeous, substantial wine laced with black cherries, plums, licorice, menthol, new leather and a streak of French oak. Floral notes appear in the glass, adding freshness, lift and balance to this dark, introspective wine. All of the elements flow together gracefully in this mid-weight, hugely delicious, expansive Brunello. I preferred the straight Brunello to the Lucere on both occasions I tasted the wines. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119
Concentrated ruby with broad orange-tinged rim. Sweet, open knit, spicy cherry nose. Very appealing and ripe. Palate much tighter with gripping stalky tannin and real bite. Fruit closes up, tannins drying out the finish. Probably needs more time. (WS)