Castello Banfi • Montalcino, Italy
Castello Banfi’s Brunello di Montalcino is a benchmark 100% Sangiovese from estate vineyards on the southern slopes of M…Castello Banfi’s Brunello di Montalcino is a benchmark 100% Sangiovese from estate vineyards on the southern slopes of Montalcino, crafted from decades of clonal research to emphasize purity and elegance. Typically aged around four years wi…Learn More »
$65
/750ml
2016 Retail Average
94
/100
2016 Pro Rating
Classic Brunello structure leads this 2016 Castello Banfi, showing vivid dark cherry and plum layered with cedar spice, earthy tones and a cool, ferrous edge. The palate is full-bodied yet precise, with firm, racy tannins and tightly focused fruit that carries through to a long, savory finish seasoned with herbs and subtle tobacco. A refined, very pure expression of Sangiovese that clearly reflects the class of the 2016 vintage and will reward patience in the cellar.
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Castello Banfi’s Brunello di Montalcino is a benchmark 100% Sangiovese from estate vineyards on the southern slopes of Montalcino, crafted from decades of clonal research to emphasize purity and elegance. Typically aged around four years with a mix of large French oak casks and smaller barriques, it delivers a full-bodied yet refined profile with bright cherry and red berry fruit, floral and licorice notes, polished tannins, and notable longevity. Considered a classic of the Banfi range, it aims to balance power, accessibility, and age-worthine…