95 points James Suckling
One of the best Biondi-Santi's in years. This is really silky, with plum and chocolate and hints of cedar. Some citrus as well. Full body, with gorgeous fruit and a persistent finish. Give this another three to four years to open. (6/ 2011)
94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is remarkably harmonious at this young stage, quite a departure at Biondi-Santi. The 2006 shows dazzling richness and integrity in its powerful fruit in a totally captivating, sensual style. This is a beautifully centered, complete Brunello with a bright future ahead of it. The Brunello was fermented in cement and aged for three years in cask. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2036. (5/ 2011)
94 points Wine Spectator
The supple texture up front is matched by strict tannins on the finish in this taut red. Black cherry, blackberry, mineral and spice flavors abound as this cruises to a long finish. The tannins are just a tad assertive now, so be patient. Best from 2013 through 2027. (8/ 2011)
93 points Wine Enthusiast
This gorgeous wine from Biond-Santi represents one of the best Brunellos ever made by this storied Montalcino producer. The wine is clean, fresh and shows a slow, steady evolution in the glass. It is also more concentrated, rich and intense than recent vintages. (4/ 2011)
Production area: Montalcino
Vineyards´ age: From 10 to 25 years
Grapes: Sangiovese grosso 100%
Harvesting: late September
Vinification: in red, controlled temperature
Ageing: 3 years in Slavonian oak casks
Refining in bottle: at least four months
Organic Characteristics:
Colour: intense ruby red
Bouquet: complex with note of withered rose
Taste: harmonic, well structured, warm, tannins and acidity in perfect equilibrium, persistent and savoury
Aging:30 - 40 years
Serving temperature: 18ºC or 64ºF
Alcohol ml/100 ml: 13,47
One of the best Biondi-Santi's in years. This is really silky, with plum and chocolate and hints of cedar. Some citrus as well. Full body, with gorgeous fruit and a persistent finish. Give this another three to four years to open. (6/ 2011)
94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is remarkably harmonious at this young stage, quite a departure at Biondi-Santi. The 2006 shows dazzling richness and integrity in its powerful fruit in a totally captivating, sensual style. This is a beautifully centered, complete Brunello with a bright future ahead of it. The Brunello was fermented in cement and aged for three years in cask. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2036. (5/ 2011)
94 points Wine Spectator
The supple texture up front is matched by strict tannins on the finish in this taut red. Black cherry, blackberry, mineral and spice flavors abound as this cruises to a long finish. The tannins are just a tad assertive now, so be patient. Best from 2013 through 2027. (8/ 2011)
93 points Wine Enthusiast
This gorgeous wine from Biond-Santi represents one of the best Brunellos ever made by this storied Montalcino producer. The wine is clean, fresh and shows a slow, steady evolution in the glass. It is also more concentrated, rich and intense than recent vintages. (4/ 2011)
Production area: Montalcino
Vineyards´ age: From 10 to 25 years
Grapes: Sangiovese grosso 100%
Harvesting: late September
Vinification: in red, controlled temperature
Ageing: 3 years in Slavonian oak casks
Refining in bottle: at least four months
Organic Characteristics:
Colour: intense ruby red
Bouquet: complex with note of withered rose
Taste: harmonic, well structured, warm, tannins and acidity in perfect equilibrium, persistent and savoury
Aging:30 - 40 years
Serving temperature: 18ºC or 64ºF
Alcohol ml/100 ml: 13,47
