Castello Banfi • Montalcino, Italy
Castello Banfi is a leading estate in Montalcino, founded in 1978 by Italian‑American brothers John and Harry Mariani of…Castello Banfi is a leading estate in Montalcino, founded in 1978 by Italian‑American brothers John and Harry Mariani of Banfi Vintners. They assembled some 7,000 acres around the medieval Castello di Poggio alle Mura on the southern slopes…Learn More »
$88
/750ml
2019 Retail Average
95
/100
2019 Pro Rating
Red and black cherries pulse at the core of the 2019 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto, framed by notes of citrus zest, warm spice, tobacco and earthy mineral tones. The palate is full and enveloping yet finely detailed, with silky but assertive tannins and a long, energetic finish that promises impressive development in bottle.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina; braised short ribs with polenta; wild mushroom risotto
