2006 Brunello di Montalcino Cottimelli
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The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino from Fuligni was a littler juicier, richer and rounder than the Costanti. Few producers do a better job of bridging modern and traditional styles than Fuligni. What a beautiful wine. (AG)
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Jancis Robinson MW
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Nervy, tingly but without as much density as their 2009 Rosso. Chewy. (JR)
Fuligni’s 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the stars of the vintage. Sweet floral notes weave through a core of expressive red fruit as the wine opens up in the glass. The 2006 shows incredible purity and finesse, most notably in its silky, polished tannins. This isn’t a blockbuster, but rather a wine that conquers through its sheer finesse. The wine spent 27 days on the skins. The volume and weight are influenced by the modern school, everything else is traditional all the way. The 2006 is the first vintage in which the percentage of French oak has been dropped to 25%, which has allowed the purity of the fruit to shine through to a degree that I have seldom, if ever, seen here. Rain during June naturally lowered yields and may partly explain why Fuligni’s 2006 is so phenomenal. Simply put, readers won’t want to miss this superb Brunello. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900
Concentrated ruby with broader rim starting to open up. Very posh, fine oak nose. Intense, with lots of sweet fruit. Grainy persistent tannin and lovely balancing acidity push a concentrated palate. Clever oak management. Seductive to drink now, but deserves more time. (WS)