Val Di Suga - Brunello Di Montalcino Vigno Spuntali 2006 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
Price: $78.68
Producer | Val Di Suga |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Subregion | Brunello Di Montalcino |
Varietal | Sangiovese |
Vintage | 2006 |
Sku | A100395 |
This item is available for pre-arrival.
Wine Enthusiast: 94 Points
This full-bodied wine opens with compelling aromas of black fruit, smoked bacon, leather, cinnamon and crushed clove. There's a sassy, spicy characteristic here that is further underlined by the wine's natural sweetness and roundness.
Vinous: 93 Points
More evolved in color than expected, the 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali shows slight amber- orange hues strewn throughout its ruby core. Here I'm finding an earthy display of fall leaves, tobacco and crushed cherries complemented by hints of mint and oak spice. The textures are silky-smooth, energized by vibrant acidity, which also helps to sweeten the tart wild berry fruits and dark chocolate found within. A twang of sour citrus further excites the palate, as fine-grained tannins frame the expression well. The 2006 was from a time when this was aged primarily in barrique, which does show through here, but the integration through maturity has paid off.
Wine Advocate: 92 Points
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali wraps across the palate with layers of deep, dark fruit. Hints of tar, smoke, leather, licorice and incense add complexity as they wrap around the fruit. The 2006 boasts great intensity, richness and power. Val di Suga gave the 2006 two years in oak. Even though the wine was aged in smaller French oak barrels of 300 liters (versus casks for the 2007 Brunello) the wine has retained more freshness and energy.