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2006 Querce Bettina Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. Opening pe-2009 bottles from QB is always an adventure because of widespread cork issues, but this bottle was perfectly on point. Dark red fruit and florals on the nose with secondary notes of earth and dried cherry on the palate. Great lift and balance. Cork was solid and soaked about a third of the way. Happy to have a few more of these and will likely consume within a year or two.

2001 Conterno-Fantino Vigna del Gris - I had the 01 Sori Ginestra a couple of nights ago which got me to open the Vigna del Gris.  It was also quite advanced, although not as much as the Sori Ginestra.  My cellar is passive but I wouldn't wait any longer to have either wine.

Both wines are massive reflecting their roots in Monforte but I found the Vigna del Gris a bit more floral (violets) in aroma and more spicy.  Needs a strongly-flavoured meat to pair with.

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