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91 VM. "Medium-deep ruby with a pale rim. Knockout nose offers highly perfumed rose petal, red cherry, raspberry, and a dusting of powdered rock. Juicy, fresh and enticing, with impressive depth and energy to its flavors of red fruits, almond paste and candied rose petal. Starts off fleshy and sweet, then tightens up on the long, suave, mineral-driven finish thanks to firm tannins and laser-like acidity. A great Rosso di Montalcino and one that is archetypical of the better, elegant wines of the 2006 vintage (Biondi-Santi is among those producers who release their Rossos a year later than most). Wine lovers should take note of the fact that Biondi-Santi also makes an absolutely stellar rose, simply called Rosato." Ian d'Agata, Vinous.com, Oct 2009 |