Wine Tasting: 2009 Fossacolle Brunello di Montalcino

Tonight I'm going with a Brunello.   I had two of these, but opened the first one with company and didn't get a chance to take tasting notes.  I saved this one specifically so I could take notes.

2009 Fossacolle Brunello di Montalcino

Tasting Notes:
Fully bodied and dark ruby in color (definitely not brown) with scents of licorices, and bramble fruit. On the palette black cherry with a raw tobacco and volcanic rock. A spirited finish and nice acidic balance.

Final Thoughts:
Good quality and tasty Brunello.  I feel it lacks some of the wow factor I expected from it, but generally a very good wine.

Wine Tasting: 2006 Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino

This evening we are going with a nice Brunello who's window is just opening up.  A 2006 Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino.

I picked up two of these from a shop (online) in New Jersey.  Occasionally I'm able to grab some great deals from them and this was definitely one of them.

Tasting Notes:
A beautiful translucent black cherry in color.  Scents of prune, apricot, and cloves.  Flavors of red plum,  leather, clay, and tobacco.  Medium bodied, tannic, with a nice balanced acidity.

Final Thoughts:
Very nice! Not too heavy, but carries a bounty of flavors and complexity.