2006 Poggio Il Castellare Brunello di Montalcino
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The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino from Poggio Il Castellare is a dark, inward wine imbued with dark cherries, plums, tar, smoke, licorice and new leather, all of which come together on a powerful, incisive frame. This burly, somewhat rough around the edges Brunello shows plenty of length and richness, even if the tannins might benefit from a measure of added polish. Still, I see this working well with boldly flavored dishes.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino from Poggio Il Castellare is a dark, inward wine imbued with dark cherries, plums, tar, smoke, licorice and new leather, all of which come together on a powerful, incisive frame. This burly, somewhat rough around the edges Brunello shows plenty of length and richness, even if the tannins might benefit from a measure of added polish. Still, I see this working well with boldly flavored dishes. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. Importer: Margate Wine & Spirit Company LLC, North Field, NJ; tel. (609) 404-3000
Very dark, maturing ruby with bright orange rim. Ever so slightly stewed and alcoholic with a touch of leather. Round and accessible, without great depth. Quite tannic finish. (WS)