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Castello Banfi Brunello

Castello Banfi Rosso Di Montalcino DOC

Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino might be considered Brunello’s younger sibling. Made from 100% select Sangiovese clones, Rosso di Montalcino offers rich, forward fruit flavors in a well-structured wine with supple tannins and good acidity for dining.

Features
Varieties
Sangiovese,

select clones:100%

Tech Info
Alcohol :13.0% Vol*
Total Acidity :5.3 g/l*
Residual Sugar:0.7 g/l*
*Technical Data May Vary With Vintage
Availability
Size(s):1.5L 0 80516 15252 3

750ml 0 80516 03714 1

Pack(s):1.5L, 750ml 12pk
Soil and Origin
Soil:Calcareous and well-structured.
Origin:Montalcino, Southern Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Notes
Bouquet:Intense, fresh, fruity with typical varietal of violet, cherry, and plum.
Taste:Gentle, full and soft, with surprising length.
Food Pairing:An ideal match with pasta, poultry, beef, and cheese.
Wine Making
Maceration for 7-10 days. Aged 10-12 months, partially in French oak barriques and partially in large Slavonian oak barrels. Additional 6 months of bottle aging.

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Reviews

91 pts
2021 Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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91 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2021 Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino DOC

A supple, vibrant red, this boasts strawberry, cherry and floral flavors. Elegant and charming, with fine harmony and length.

Date posted: September 12, 2023
91 pts
2019 Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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Castello Banfi Brunello 2019 Rosso di Montalcino DOC

A fresh, typical rosso with sour cherries and hints of flowers and cedar. Medium body,fine tannins and a delicious finish. Drink now.

Date posted: January 10, 2022
91 pts
2018 Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Rosso di Montalcino DOC

A red with spices, flowers, walnuts and cherries. It’s medium-bodied with light tannins and a savory finish. Hints of orange peel. Drink now.

Date posted: August 31, 2020
90 pts
2016 Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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Castello Banfi Brunello 2016 Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Lots of elderberry compote and redcurrant reduction, as well as freshly squeezed lemons. Medium body, medium tannins and a very fruity finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 13, 2018
90 pts
2016 Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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90 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2016 Rosso di Montalcino DOC

This is all smooth edges, with cherry flavors and a note of licorice. The tannins are refined and the finish conjures up hints of leather and tobacco.

Date posted: September 7, 2018
90 pts
2012 Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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90 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2012 Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Clear and perfumed with fresh red fruits with flowers, mineral on nose. Hint of leather with brown chocolate cake with fine tannin. This is medium-bodied red is savory, round with an elegant finish. Silky texture. Drink now or better in 2016.

Date posted: March 31, 2016
91 pts
2013 Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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91 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2013 Rosso di Montalcino DOC

There’s a linear purity to this red with dried chocolate, plum and peach aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 31, 2016
90 pts
2011 Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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90 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2011 Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Dried strawberry and cherry aromas follow through to a medium body with integrated tannins and a fresh finish. Better in 2014. – James Suckling (9/2013)

Date posted: November 18, 2013