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 »
$57
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
93
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Generous and poised, this 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino layers ripe black cherry and plum with hints of violet, cocoa and warm spice, all carried by vibrant acidity. The palate feels polished yet structured, with finely grained tannins and a long, savory-mineral finish that shows both the power and refinement of the vintage.
Bistecca alla fiorentina; braised lamb shank with herbs; porcini mushroom risotto
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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…