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95 pts James Suckling
Perfect Marriage of Vintage and Skill
2006 Frescobaldi Brunello Castelgiacondo
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This is the perfect storm of wine excellence. Here is an estate with vineyard sites steeped in history with some sites dating back almost 1000 years and a brilliant winemaking team that has proven itself time and time again making some of the most sought after italian wines in the US today. Then consider that Robert Parker has given the 2006 vintage of Brunello 97 pts, the highest rating he has ever given a vintage for Brunello. James Suckling the ex-European editor of the Wine Spectator has declared 2006 Brunello as the modern day equivalent of last century's vintage of the decade 1997. A number of top producers deem their 2006 wines to be the best ever.
"Frescobaldi's Brunello always delivers great quality in just about any vintage. Gorgeous nose of ripe berries and slice plums with an almost peach undertone. Full bodied, with a solid core of gorgeously clean and clear dark fruits. Dense and integrated tannins on the finish. So long and fascinating...95" James Suckling.com 1/11
Frescobaldi defines the Castelgiancondo as an "Ultra-Premium" Wine. Meaning "The ultra-premium wines of Marchesi de' Frescobaldi come from the most exceptional growing areas. The five Frescobaldi wine estates yield red and white wines that bear eloquent testimony to the superb expertise of the Frescobaldi house in producing great Tuscan wines."

This red starts out ripe and accessible, boasting plum, cherry and chocolate flavors, then turns firm and tight on the finish, where tobacco and mineral notes take over. I like the potential of this when it integrates more fully. Best from 2014 through 2024. 2,650 cases imported. -JS Spectator.