Poggione, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2006 The 1999 Rocche is rich

The 1999 Rocche is rich

offering concentrated red and black currant

fig and pear notes backed by more quince and melon on the rounded

A discreet touch of wood frames fresh and pure essence of red pinot fruit aromas that are in keeping with the supple

Poggione, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2006 The 1999 Rocche is richThe harvest date returned once more to that of tradition, commencing on 23 September whereas these days it usually begins around 3 September. This could therefore be considered a fresh if not cool vintage, yet the long growing season helped the extraction of velvety tannins, concentrated on the mid palate. The structure, combined with bright cassis notes, a core of cherry and crystallised violet, and savoury minerality on the finish, will keep the