2006 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG manapetra, Tuscany, Italy

Initially animal notes dominate the nose, with aeration becomes much more clear, light vegetal and earthy notes, black and red berries, undergrowth, leaves and soy sauce. Oak on the palate, initially again has animal notes, vegetal and light earthy notes, partly dried fruit, light herbaceous notes, sugar candy and caramel, slightly noticeable alcohol, slightly astringent tannins, shows its origin and has some depth, good finish.

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