2006 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

Deep, multi-layered, herbaceous, somewhat nutty, peppery and spicy, with a hint of fleshy mulberry and cherry fragrance with a little paprika, dried floral nuances, hinted citrus and clear minerality. Tight and very juicy in the mouth, ripe, yet tart fruit, lively acidity and present tannin, herbal and peppery spice, again plenty of minerality, a hint of citrus fruit, deep, lasting and very complex, a touch of curry, hinted clove, gains even more tension with air, mouthwatering, tobacco nuances, a touch of noble chocolate and chili, long, tight, incredibly juicy finish with plenty of draught. Grandiose, once again much better than in his youth.

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