2006 San Filippo, Brunello di Montalcino, Lucere 1x750ml

Vinous 89

Good medium red. Enticing aromas and flavors of mocha, underbrush and dried flowers, with hints of spices and leather. Suppler, sweeter and more pliant than the classico from this producer, with harmonious acidity giving definition to the middle palate. Firm but fine-grained tannins reach the front teeth on the lingering finish. [Stephen Tanzer, 01/07/2011]

Robert Parker 89

The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Le Lucere is heavier and more oaked than the straight Brunello. The concentration of the fruit is intense at first, but then drops off pretty quickly on the mid-palate and finish. There is just too much oak here to think the wine will ever truly come together, which is a shame, as the raw ingredients were terrific. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119 [Antonio Galloni, 05/02/2011]

Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020