Casa Raia Brunello di Montalcino 2006 Library Release

• The varietal composition is 100% Sangiovese Grosso. The wine is a strong ruby red, tending towards garnet.

• It presents a complex medley of aromas, including herbal, tobacco, and tomato-like notes, with others finding eucalyptus, plum, dried cherry, vanilla, clove, old balsamic, leather, and cigar. The nose is also described as showing underbrush, ripe black-skinned fruit, camphor, toasted nut, and vanilla.

• On the palate, it is full-bodied, powerful, and structured. It features rich, taut acidity and huge, beautifully ripened tannins. The flavours include cherries and black cherries with some dried fruits, a complex and layered profile with forest floor/tea leaves and spice, and a silky richness of ripe red and black fruits. Stylistically, it is classical and harmonious, boasting great balance and structure. It is a regal and rare wine that is drinking well now but can be laid down for another 10-20 years.

Food Pairing

• Suggested pairings for this powerful and structured wine include rich dishes such as lasagna or game hen roasted and stuffed with herbed rice and pancetta.

• A perfect match to enhance the wine’s complexity.

Vintage Quality

• The 2006 vintage for Brunello di Montalcino is considered a new benchmark and one of the greatest modern vintages for Sangiovese. The growing season was consistent, with hot days and cool nights, which is ideal for Sangiovese. The resulting wines are subtle yet rich, structured, and powerful, showing great balance and freshness of acidity, and are built for decades of ageing.