The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is a pretty, seamless wine layered with succulent red cherries, dried flowers, spices and herbs. This is a beautifully open, textured Brunello that is already highly enjoyable. The wine continues to open up nicely in the glass, with plenty of generous, radiant red fruit that flows through to the engaging finish. This isn’t the last word on complexity, but its impossible to fault the wine, as it is totally delicious and hugely enjoyable. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. Importers: Monsieur Touton Selection, New York, NY; tel. (212) 255-0786, US Wine Imports, Ann Arbor, MI; tel. (734) 677-5562, Old Bridge Inc., Riviera Beach, FL; tel. (561) 842-4999

A rich, ripe red, boasting a core of cherry, raspberry and tobacco flavors. Though firm, with bright acidity, everything is well-proportioned, with undertones of licorice and underbrush playing out on the long finish. Best from 2014 through 2027. 5,000 cases made, 800 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add