2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gemini

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Tasting notes
Score 17.5/20 · Drink 2016-2026, Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com, Sep 2012

Deep, concentrated ruby. Hints of forest floor and tobacco. Very alluring. Great freshness and with a huge structure. A brooding beast. Very long and fragrant and with very well-judged oak. (WS)

Critic scores

Critic scores
95
95/100

Average Score

18
18/20

Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com

18
18/20

Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com

More reviews and scores

95 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 95/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jul 2012

(15% alcohol): Good dark red. Sexy high-toned perfume of cherry, ripe strawberry, dried rose, tobacco, leather and underbrush; the full monty of sangiovese. Superconcentrated, dense and suave, with terrific energy giving the red berry and saline mineral flavors a light touch. The very long, rising, firmly tannic finish saturates the mouth with perfume. Showed more mocha and oak with time in the recorked bottle, but this outstanding Brunello boasts buns of steel: wait 5 years, then enjoy it over the following 15.

95 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 95/100 · Drink 2016-2026, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Apr 2012

The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gemini opens with knock-out aromatics that lead to expressive layers of ripe red fruit, flowers, spices, licorice and tobacco. The balance of fruit, acidity and tannin is fabulous. Freshly cut roses, spices and licorice reappear to frame the finish. This is an exceptional, totally refined Brunello from Andrea Mantengoli. The Riserva was aged in a combination of casks and smaller French oak barriques.

95 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 95/100 · Drink 2016-2026, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Apr 2012

The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gemini opens with knock-out aromatics that lead to expressive layers of ripe red fruit, flowers, spices, licorice and tobacco. The balance of fruit, acidity and tannin is fabulous. Freshly cut roses, spices and licorice reappear to frame the finish. This is an exceptional, totally refined Brunello from Andrea Mantengoli. The Riserva was aged in a combination of casks and smaller French oak barriques. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026. Andrea Mantengoli is a producer whose star is clearly on the rise. These new releases from Mantengoli are all standouts. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411, Robert Houde Wines, Elk Grove Village, IL (847) 430-3887

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Product details

Grape Blend

Sangiovese

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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