2006 Brunello di Montalcino
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The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino appears too focused on oak. It is as if the soft berry fruit, spice and earthy aromas associated with Sangiovese have melted away over the years, leaving dusty wood notes exposed instead. The aromas are toasted and dry, and the tannins show a granular, open-knit quality. All of this gives the wine a monotone effect when appreciated today. The mouthfeel is lean and fine. In my discussion with the winemaking team, I discovered that an order of new oak barrels was initiated in this vintage. These results make sense.
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Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Lovely fragrant, lifted nose and plenty of firm, dark fruit. Very typical – the acidity, power and tannin is all in place – but there are better Chiantis at this price.
A fresh, elegant style, featuring cherry, blackberry and spice aromas and flavors, with a vibrant structure and well-integrated tannins. Hangs together beautifully through the long finish, which echoes fruit and tobacco. 4,000 cases imported.
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is another superb Brunello from II Poggione. The ripeness of the vintage meets a classic sense of structure as this bold, full-bodied wine takes shape in the glass. The 2006 doesn't have the elegance or finesse of the 2004, instead it offers a decidedly more virile, masculine expression of Sangiovese. Dark cherries, tobacco, smoke and underbrush wrap around a wall of tannin as the finish builds to a majestic close. Il Poggione's Brunello remains one of the best values in fine, cellar-worthy wine.
About the producer
Il Poggione is one of Montalcino’s largest but most respected estates, with a reputation for producing some of the most reliable, best-value and age-worthy Brunello di Montalcino.