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You've probably heard how sensational the 2006 Brunello di Montalcino vintage is in Italy.  With so many releases receiving extremely high scores, it parallels the great 2007 vintage in Napa Valley and in Chateauneuf-du-Pape.  Below are excerpts from articles written by professional wine critics and publications regarding this benchmark vintage. 

 

James Suckling, former Senior Editor of Wine Spectator Magazine, recently wrote a large article on the 2006 Brunello di Montalcinos after his visit there.  He tasted and rated many different wines and summarized this phenomenal vintage as a whole: 

 

"I am very excited about the vintage. The wines are subtle, yet rich, structured, and powerful.  This vintage is the new benchmark for the region - a modern 1997.... I have spoken to a number of the top Brunello producers in Montalcino, and they deem the 2006 their best ever... They change all the time in the glass, from being very aromatic and clean and almost timid, to full, rich and tannic. They are fascinating to taste. They are some of the most interesting young Brunellos I have ever tasted since I first started going to Montalcino in 1983." 

 

Wine Spectator Magazine rated this vintage very highly and had similar feedback:

 

Region: Tuscany

Grade: A

Score: 93-96 Points - Complex and powerful wines that impress with ripe yet fresh fruit and firm yet silky tannins.

  

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate has also recently posted an article that reports this vintage as a benchmark for Brunello:

 

2006 Brunello: The Emperor's New Clothes or Historic Vintage? 

For a complete report: http://www.erobertparker.com/members/winedata/articles/article569.asp


"Interest in the 2006 Brunello vintage is by far the highest I have seen for any Italian wine since I joined The Wine Advocate, coincidentally that same year. Many of the 2006s were highly promising from the moment I began following them in barrel. Now that the wines are in bottle, it is clear most producers captured the full potential of this great harvest. While a sizeable number of the top wines are truly stunning, the vintage's quality is best judged by looking at the second and third-tier producers, many of whom made wines that are above their historical standard. At its best, though, 2006 is a benchmark vintage for Brunello di Montalcino. Readers will not want to miss these fabulous wines."
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Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Madonna del Piano Riserva 2006 [3.0 L MAGNUM] (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 100]
Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Madonna del Piano Riserva 2006 [3.0 L MAGNUM] (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 100]
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100 Points - James Suckling
2006 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Madonna del Piano: Even though this will not be on the market until March, it shows such amazing structure of firm tannins that are super polished and rich. Itʼs full bodied with an incredible richness, intensity and energy. Thereʼs such purity and precision to this wine. What great power and balance. I love the character of dark fruits, wet earth and porcini mushrooms. Perfect clarity to this wine. How can Brunello be better than this?
August 26th 2011
Castello di Querceto
Castello di Querceto "Cignale" Colli della Toscana Centrale I.G.T. 2007 (Tuscany, Italy) - [RP 94] [PRE-ARRIVAL]
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94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"The 2007 Cignale (90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot) explodes from the glass with dark fruit, mocha, espresso, crushed rocks and spices. The 2007 is a beautiful, deep Cignale endowed with considerable richness, depth and sheer personality. The wine is approachable today, but it could really use another few years to find its center. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2025.

Castello di Querceto is a fascinating property. The estate produces a number of single-vineyard wines. At their best, the wines can be fabulous, but the estate’s Achilles heel is consistency. Frankly, in top vintages such as 2006 and 2007 all of the wines should be of a certain level." - Antonio Galloni (Aug 2011)
Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva D.O.C.G. 2006 (Tuscany, Italy)
Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva D.O.C.G. 2006 (Tuscany, Italy) [PRE-ARRIVAL]
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Castelgiocondo  Riserva  2006  has  a  lovely  intense ruby-red  colour  with  very  delicate  garnet  highlights.  An olfactory  examination  first  reveals  fruity  notes  of  blackberry and  prune  jam  followed  by  coffee  and  the  bark  of  cinchona calisaya.  Salty  and  woody  flavours  emerge  at  the  finish with  hints  of  black  pepper  and  mineral  notes  of  graphite. Heavy,  but  fine  and  elegant  tannins.  Castelgiocondo  is enduring  with  great  equilibrium,  a  long  and  persistent finish.
Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006 D.O.C.G. (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 96]
Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006 D.O.C.G. (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 96] [PRE-ARRIVAL]
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96 Points - James Suckling:
"Very perfumed aromas of ripe fruit such as strawberries and blackberries. Turns to flowers and incense. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a bright, citrus aftertaste and ultra-clean fruit. The purity and focus of the wine is spellbinding. Better in 2015." (Feb 2, 2012)
Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino 2007 D.O.C.G. (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 95] [WE 91]
Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino 2007 D.O.C.G. (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 95] [WE 91] [PRE-ARRIVAL]
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95 Points - James Suckling:
"Black cherry and black tea aromas follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a succulent finish. Wonderful combination of bright acidity and savory fruit. Will age wonderfully. Better in 2015." (Jan 25th, 2012)
Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino 2007 D.O.C.G. [1.5 L MAGNUM] (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 95] [WE 91]
Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino 2007 D.O.C.G. [1.5 L MAGNUM] (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 95] [WE 91] [PRE-ARRIVAL]
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95 Points - James Suckling:
"Black cherry and black tea aromas follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a succulent finish. Wonderful combination of bright acidity and savory fruit. Will age wonderfully. Better in 2015." (Jan 25th, 2012)
Fuligni Rosso di Montalcino D.O.C
Fuligni Rosso di Montalcino D.O.C "Ginestreto" 2010 (Tuscany, Italy) [PRE-ARRIVAL]
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90 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine (2009 vintage):
"Rich and round, sporting cherry, raspberry, floral and mineral aromas and flavors, this balanced red displays a lively structure, with a subtle aftertaste of fruit and mineral. Best from 2012 through 2020. 900 cases made." –BS (Oct 15, 2011)
Lisini Brunello di Montalcino Riserva D.O.C.G. 2006 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 95]
Lisini Brunello di Montalcino Riserva D.O.C.G. 2006 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 95] [PRE-ARRIVAL]
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95 Points - James Suckling:
"A powerful wine with intense fruit and chewy tannins. Full body, with mineral, spice and cool fruits. Long, long finish. Impressive. Better in 2014." (Feb 2, 2012)
Lisini Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. 2007 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 93] [WE 93]
Lisini Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. 2007 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 93] [WE 93] [PRE-ARRIVAL]
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93 Points - James Suckling:
"Bright and floral, with very pretty aromas of fruit too. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and fine tannins. I like the minerality to this. Long and caressing. Better in 2014. Consistently outstanding." (Jan 25, 2012)
Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva D.O.C.G. 2006 (Tuscany, Italy) [1.5 L MAGNUM] (PRE-ARRIVAL)
Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva D.O.C.G. 2006 (Tuscany, Italy) [1.5 L MAGNUM] (PRE-ARRIVAL)
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Castelgiocondo  Riserva  2006  has  a  lovely  intense ruby-red  colour  with  very  delicate  garnet  highlights.  An olfactory  examination  first  reveals  fruity  notes  of  blackberry and  prune  jam  followed  by  coffee  and  the  bark  of  cinchona calisaya.  Salty  and  woody  flavours  emerge  at  the  finish with  hints  of  black  pepper  and  mineral  notes  of  graphite. Heavy,  but  fine  and  elegant  tannins.  Castelgiocondo  is enduring  with  great  equilibrium,  a  long  and  persistent finish.