2009 Colli Orientali del Friuli Merlot Buri
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Graphite, smoke, melted road tar, grilled herbs, licorice and blackberries all explode from the glass in the 2009 Merlot Buri. A powerful, structured wine, the 2009 is going to need at least a few years to fully come together, but it is striking even today. The vivid, kaleidoscopic finish is full of Buttrio minerals, crushed rocks and pencil shavings. I can't wait to taste the 2009 in another few years.
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In 2009 Pontoni will likely not bottle a Calvari, but he is much more enthusiastic about the Merlots, both of which are fabulous. The 2009 Merlot Buri, from old vines in Buttrio, is all minerals, graphite, plums, wild cherries and grilled herbs. The intense, towering Buri is simply one of the greatest wines of the world and the 2009 is shaping up to be spectacular. This is an incredible showing for the Buri. Wow.