The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with wild cherries, smoke, tar, underbrush, new leather, licorice and spices. This dark, inward, yet mid-weight Brunello shows excellent length on the palate and fine overall balance. With time in the glass the wine reveals notable depth in its fruit, along with layers of aromatic complexity that continue to add nuance and shape. The firm, resonating finish suggests a bright future. This is a beautiful wine from Collosorbo. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2026. Importers: Frank E. Johnson, New York, NY; tel. (212) 535-2612; A. Bommarito Wines, St. Louis, MO; tel. (313) 961-8996; Adam Richard, Atlanta, GA; tel. (678) 530-9334

Rich, supple and laced with cherry, tobacco, iron and sanguine aromas and flavors, this Brunello offsets its sweet fruit element with a firm, muscular structure. Displays fine harmony, ending in a lacy berry and mineral aftertaste. Best from 2013 through 2026. 3,300 cases made, 666 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add