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The La Colombina estate borders both the Ciacci and Uccelliera estates in the famous township of Castelnuovo dell'Abate. The vineyards have been in the Caselli family for generations, but the family, proprietors of a winemaking-equipment shop in Montalcino, had chosen to sell the grapes rather than bottle their own wines for many years. Husband and wife team Anna Maria and Alamiro decided to make the leap into wine production in the mid-90s, and were lucky to have 1997 as the first vintage of their estate-bottled Brunello. The superior location of the estate is immediately evident in the ripe, powerful fruit on the nose, with an underlying intensity and weight that is typical of Castelnuovo dell'Abate, making wines that, similar to Ciacci and Uccelliera, are compelling and long-lived. Close in quality to their better-known neighbors, Colombina's wines remain a great value. La Colombina produces Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino.
Wine Spectator
This is definitely on the tar, wild herb and savory side of the flavor spectrum, yet there's an innate fruity sweetness that evokes cherry. Firms up on the finish, yet shows fine length and energy. Best from 2013 through 2026. 1,250 cases made.
Score: 92.
—Bruce Sanderson,
August
31,
2011.
Wine Advocate
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive, mid-weight wine laced with dried cherries, dried flowers, sweet herbs and worn-in leather. This is another of the more feminine wines of the vintage. Still, the balance and sense of harmony are first-rate. Sweet, floral notes and a dash of French oak add a touch of depth and richness to the finish. This is an excellent choice for drinking over the next decade or so. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2021.
Score: 92.
—Antonio Galloni,
May
2011.
James Suckling
What a nose! Shows white truffles, dried fruits such as currants and apricots. Full body, with round and chewy tannins and lots of fruit. Very intense ripe style, but I really find the toffee and citrus character fascinating under the prune and berries. Some tobacco too. Give it three to four years of bottle age.
Score: 91.
January
15,
2011.
Wine Enthusiast
There’s a smoky, meaty quality here with mature fruit, cola, mesquite and cured meat nuances in the background. La Colombina boasts impressive intensity and lingering spice flavors.
Score: 91.
—Monica Larner,
April
01,
2011.
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