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 »
$63
/750ml
2019 Retail Average
95
/100
2019 Pro Rating
Lifted red and black cherry, plum and wild berry fruit glide through Castello Banfi’s 2019 Brunello di Montalcino, layered with hints of forest floor, spice and a gentle woodiness. The palate is concentrated yet poised, with supple, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity that give the wine both immediate appeal and impressive length. Polished and energetic, it shows a particularly refined balance in this vintage.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild mushroom risotto, aged Pecorino Toscano
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…