Benvenuto Brunello 2006 premiére (30 TN inside!!)
Montalcino (Si)
Tasted Sunday, February 20, 2011 by quaglia with 1,328 views
Introduction
Incredible event the “Benvenuto Brunello” premiere, showing 143 producers, with their Brunello 2006 and Brunello Riserva 2005 (But also with the others Montalcino's denominations: Rosso, S. Antimo and Moscadello). The event is becoming a "classic" appointment. A remark on the location: also if divided in two different places, and if sunday was “operators only”, with invitation, the locations were just too small, the crowd too much, with hundreds of “operators” just busy in drinking as much as they could and creating a very bad setting for people interested in tastings.
All samples are just released so, for sure, they will improve with time passed in bottle. Rating strictly refers to the tasted bottle in “not-so-conforting” conditions.
All wines showing similar colour characteristics (Nice crystalline ruby red, with orange-brick rim) and an alcoholic content between 13,5% and 14, 5%. Listing respects the tasting order.
Flight 1 - Brunello 2006 (25 Notes)
In commerce the 1st of Jan., 4 years after vintage. Minimum 2 years in oak casks.
Flight 2 - Brunello Riserva 2005 (5 Notes)
In commerce at least 5 years after vintage.
Closing
The 2006 vintage is accredited to be a memorable one and the tastings at the premiere seems to confirm a very good level, also if probably not exceptional. Many differences can be noted between zones. All the 2006 Brunello were, in general, better than the corresponding 2005 Riserva; and actually not many producer were presenting a 2005 vintage. Between the tasted samples, my personal gold medal goes to Ciacci e Mastrojanni!!
2006 La Colombina Brunello di Montalcino 81 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
A bit closed nose. Game hints at the beginning, then plum and alcohol coming out with decision with dried flowers (rose). Good balance, but with still harsh tannins and too much alcohol overwhelming a normal body.
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2006 La Lecciaia Di Pacini Mauro Brunello di Montalcino 80 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
A bit closed at the beginning. More flowery at nose than fruity (Dried flowers). Sufficient body, correct balance
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2006 La Lecciaia Di Pacini Mauro Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Manapetra 82 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Nice flowery nose, more intense over wild cherries. At taste alcohol and tannins covering a sufficient body. [IV: 86]
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2006 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino 77 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Weak nose. Nice entry in mouth, but decaying fast. [IV: 92]
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2006 Tenuta Fanti Brunello di Montalcino 89 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Very nice at nose, clearly plummy, with balsamic hints. Good at taste too: fruity, with a good body. Well balanced. Just a bit alcohol sensation coming out (14,5%). [IV; 85]
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2006 Tenuta Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino 85 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Nice smell, intense of red fruit, just still a bit closed (fur). Nice structure and fruit at taste. Correct wine. [IV: 85]
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2006 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino 91 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Very rich and nice smell: fruity, balsamic. Mouthfull sensation at taste, velvety, with lots of fruit and spice (pepper). Very nice and particular, emerging from the average. The best tasted. [IV: 88]
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2006 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso 86 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
From a single vineyard about 20 years old. More floreal at nose, with a balsamic hints. Nice body and structure at entry, well balanced, but a bit short and lacking acidity. [IV: 89]
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2006 Casisano-Colombaio Brunello di Montalcino 78 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Nice intense smell. At at taste is unbalanced and alcohol comes out separately. Tannic.
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2006 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino 85 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Nice fruit and balsamic at nose; not very intense. Good taste with spices (pepper) over fruit sensation. [IV: 86]
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2006 Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino 83 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Not outstanding, but weak, both at nose and taste, also if correct and complex. [IV: 81]
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2006 Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino Vigna del Fiore 82 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Better than the base Brunello at taste, also if a bit closed, but insufficient at nose. [IV: 92]
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2006 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 86 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Very nice also if a bit weak at nose. Well balanced between alcohol, fruit and tannins. Good. [IV: 86]
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2006 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura 84 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Good, but more tannins than fruit. Wood coming out too strongly. Too young. [IV: 91]
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2005 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura 83 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
More mature both for taste and body. Spices and wood intrusion becoming more evident for an overall “unbalanced” sensation. WS: 92 [2010]
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2006 Tornesi Brunello di Montalcino 85 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Slightly closed at nose, with some bad “rag” hints covering the fruit. Very nice at taste...just need more time and oxygen
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2006 Patrizia Cencioni Brunello di Montalcino 78 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Not very defined nose. A bit better at taste, but not going far. Below average.
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2006 Cantine Bonacchi Brunello di Montalcino 79 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Average nose. Something not correct at taste, lacking of body and a bit unbalanced.
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2006 Poggio San Polo Brunello di Montalcino 83 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Average nose, not very rich. Very good entry in mouth, then, a bit short. [IV: 89]
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2006 Fattoria Scopone Brunello di Montalcino Selezione 88 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Very nice and rich nose: fruity, but also spices: coffee overall. Good at taste, also if a bit young and tannic. [IV: 83]
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2006 Sesti (Castello di Argiano) Brunello di Montalcino 90 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Nice fruity smell, also if a bit closed at the beginning. Rounded and full mouth, just a tick below the best. [IV: 91]
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2006 Podere Canapaccia Brunello di Montalcino 84 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Fruity and balsamic at nose. Nice mouth, confirming the smell sensations.
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2005 Le Macioche Brunello di Montalcino 81 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Closed at nose with barnyard hints. At taste is showing more traditional character than other woody samples, but just sufficient body. WS: 86 [2010]
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2006 Le Macioche Brunello di Montalcino 90 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Very nice at nose: red fruits and spices. Full mouth, with spices (pepper) giving a very nice imprinting. [IV: 94]
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2006 MastroJanni Brunello di Montalcino 91 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
This was tested at the restaurant :-), and normally would not be present in the notes, but it was so nice...Rich nose, with fruit and spices, but also balsamic. Coherent mouth very rich and inspiring a new tasting..[IV: 93]
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