Comments on: 2006 Brunello di Montalcino – First Impressions http://learnitalianwines.wordpress.com/2011/02/18/2006-brunello-di-montalcino-first-impressions/ A guide to Italian wines, grapes and producers Wed, 22 May 2013 00:13:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: tom hyland http://learnitalianwines.wordpress.com/2011/02/18/2006-brunello-di-montalcino-first-impressions/#comment-345 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 03:52:20 +0000 http://learnitalianwines.wordpress.com/?p=2828#comment-345 Charles:

Thanks for the comment- the wines you mention that you liked are all first-rate. The Poggio Antico has changed over the years as you note, but the normale bottling is still well balanced with nicely integrated wood and plenty of fruit.

The main thing is that more and more producers are crafting their Brunellos in a traditional style, avoiding over ripe fruit and too much new oak; they are to be applauded for this decision.

]]> By: Charles Scicolone http://learnitalianwines.wordpress.com/2011/02/18/2006-brunello-di-montalcino-first-impressions/#comment-344 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:57:10 +0000 http://learnitalianwines.wordpress.com/?p=2828#comment-344 Ciao Tom
I really liked the 2006 Uccelliera as well as the Col d’Orcia and the Il Poggione. Poggio Antico has gone over to the Dark Side with the 2001 vintage( I did not taste the 2006 )

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