2006 Brunello di Montalcino Manachiara
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Good full medium red. Aromas of plum, redcurrant, coffee, mocha and oak. Broad, silky, sweet and seamless, but today a strong spine of acidity gives it a rather backward impression. Not yet as sweet or delineated as the normale , but this wine's tight bitter cherry and redcurrant fruit and rather clenched tannic backbone suggest that it will eventually surpass the regular release.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Manachiara shows a touch more richness, density and fragrance than the normal bottling, along with a more open, warm yet understated personality. The Manachiara is another Brunello that seems best suited to near and mid-term drinking. Tobacco, underbrush and worn-in leather are some of the nuances that inform the nicely detailed finish.
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Manachiara shows a touch more richness, density and fragrance than the normal bottling, along with a more open, warm yet understated personality. The Manachiara is another Brunello that seems best suited to near and mid-term drinking. Tobacco, underbrush and worn-in leather are some of the nuances that inform the nicely detailed finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020. Importer: Kobrand Corp., Purchase, NY; tel. (914) 253-7756