2006 Brunello Tenuta di Sesta
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Dark depths of black cherry and plum are complemented by nuances of lavender and autumnal spice as the 2006 Brunello di Montalcino opens in the glass. It splashes across the palate with ripe, wild berry fruit complemented by hints of citrus and dark chocolate. The acidity wins the day, maintaining lovely inner freshness throughout as the 2006 finishes long yet fresh with a note of mentholated raspberry that fades slowly.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Good bright medium red. Cherry, plum, licorice and a whiff of black pepper on the slightly medicinal nose. Suave and silky on entry, then not quite as sweet as the nose suggests. But this backward, slightly medicinal wine builds slowly on the back half and on the aftertaste and finishes with high-quality tannins and noteworthy persistence. Lacks only the clarity of fruit for an even higher score.
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is a pretty, seamless wine layered with succulent red cherries, dried flowers, spices and herbs. This is a beautifully open, textured Brunello that is already highly enjoyable. The wine continues to open up nicely in the glass, with plenty of generous, radiant red fruit that flows through to the engaging finish. This isn't the last word on complexity, but its impossible to fault the wine, as it is totally delicious and hugely enjoyable.
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is a pretty, seamless wine layered with succulent red cherries, dried flowers, spices and herbs. This is a beautifully open, textured Brunello that is already highly enjoyable. The wine continues to open up nicely in the glass, with plenty of generous, radiant red fruit that flows through to the engaging finish. This isn’t the last word on complexity, but its impossible to fault the wine, as it is totally delicious and hugely enjoyable. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. Importers: Monsieur Touton Selection, New York, NY; tel. (212) 255-0786, US Wine Imports, Ann Arbor, MI; tel. (734) 677-5562, Old Bridge Inc., Riviera Beach, FL; tel. (561) 842-4999