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93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
91 pts
2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT
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91 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT

Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
95 pts
2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT

The aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and orange are so attractive and flow out to a full body with integrated tannins that are creamy and fine. So delicious to drink now, but better after 2024.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Belnero Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Belnero Toscana IGT

A dense and rich red, offering plum and cherry aromas and flavors with some cream. It’s medium-bodied with polished tannins and a delicious, savory finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

A medium-bodied red, offering blackcurrants and crushed stones with some cassis-bush and mint undertones. Creamy and firm, with a bright, racy finish. Drink or hold.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Double Gold
2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
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Double Gold
Rosa Regale 2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
Date posted: September 29, 2022
92 pts
2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
Date posted: June 23, 2022
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
91 pts
2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT
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91 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT

Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
95 pts
2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT

The aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and orange are so attractive and flow out to a full body with integrated tannins that are creamy and fine. So delicious to drink now, but better after 2024.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Belnero Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Belnero Toscana IGT

A dense and rich red, offering plum and cherry aromas and flavors with some cream. It’s medium-bodied with polished tannins and a delicious, savory finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

A medium-bodied red, offering blackcurrants and crushed stones with some cassis-bush and mint undertones. Creamy and firm, with a bright, racy finish. Drink or hold.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Double Gold
2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
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Double Gold
Rosa Regale 2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
Date posted: September 29, 2022
92 pts
2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
Date posted: June 23, 2022
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
91 pts
2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT
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91 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT

Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
95 pts
2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT

The aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and orange are so attractive and flow out to a full body with integrated tannins that are creamy and fine. So delicious to drink now, but better after 2024.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Belnero Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Belnero Toscana IGT

A dense and rich red, offering plum and cherry aromas and flavors with some cream. It’s medium-bodied with polished tannins and a delicious, savory finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

A medium-bodied red, offering blackcurrants and crushed stones with some cassis-bush and mint undertones. Creamy and firm, with a bright, racy finish. Drink or hold.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Double Gold
2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
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Double Gold
Rosa Regale 2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
Date posted: September 29, 2022
92 pts
2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
Date posted: June 23, 2022
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
91 pts
2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT
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91 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT

Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
95 pts
2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT

The aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and orange are so attractive and flow out to a full body with integrated tannins that are creamy and fine. So delicious to drink now, but better after 2024.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Belnero Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Belnero Toscana IGT

A dense and rich red, offering plum and cherry aromas and flavors with some cream. It’s medium-bodied with polished tannins and a delicious, savory finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

A medium-bodied red, offering blackcurrants and crushed stones with some cassis-bush and mint undertones. Creamy and firm, with a bright, racy finish. Drink or hold.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Double Gold
2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
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Double Gold
Rosa Regale 2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
Date posted: September 29, 2022
92 pts
2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
Date posted: June 23, 2022
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
91 pts
2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT
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91 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT

Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
95 pts
2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT

The aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and orange are so attractive and flow out to a full body with integrated tannins that are creamy and fine. So delicious to drink now, but better after 2024.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Belnero Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Belnero Toscana IGT

A dense and rich red, offering plum and cherry aromas and flavors with some cream. It’s medium-bodied with polished tannins and a delicious, savory finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

A medium-bodied red, offering blackcurrants and crushed stones with some cassis-bush and mint undertones. Creamy and firm, with a bright, racy finish. Drink or hold.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Double Gold
2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
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Double Gold
Rosa Regale 2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
Date posted: September 29, 2022
92 pts
2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
Date posted: June 23, 2022
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
91 pts
2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT
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91 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT

Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
95 pts
2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT

The aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and orange are so attractive and flow out to a full body with integrated tannins that are creamy and fine. So delicious to drink now, but better after 2024.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Belnero Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Belnero Toscana IGT

A dense and rich red, offering plum and cherry aromas and flavors with some cream. It’s medium-bodied with polished tannins and a delicious, savory finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

A medium-bodied red, offering blackcurrants and crushed stones with some cassis-bush and mint undertones. Creamy and firm, with a bright, racy finish. Drink or hold.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Double Gold
2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
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Double Gold
Rosa Regale 2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
Date posted: September 29, 2022
92 pts
2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
Date posted: June 23, 2022
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
91 pts
2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT
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91 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT

Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
95 pts
2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT

The aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and orange are so attractive and flow out to a full body with integrated tannins that are creamy and fine. So delicious to drink now, but better after 2024.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Belnero Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Belnero Toscana IGT

A dense and rich red, offering plum and cherry aromas and flavors with some cream. It’s medium-bodied with polished tannins and a delicious, savory finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

A medium-bodied red, offering blackcurrants and crushed stones with some cassis-bush and mint undertones. Creamy and firm, with a bright, racy finish. Drink or hold.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Double Gold
2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
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Double Gold
Rosa Regale 2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
Date posted: September 29, 2022
92 pts
2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
Date posted: June 23, 2022
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
91 pts
2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT
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91 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT

Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
95 pts
2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT

The aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and orange are so attractive and flow out to a full body with integrated tannins that are creamy and fine. So delicious to drink now, but better after 2024.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Belnero Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Belnero Toscana IGT

A dense and rich red, offering plum and cherry aromas and flavors with some cream. It’s medium-bodied with polished tannins and a delicious, savory finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

A medium-bodied red, offering blackcurrants and crushed stones with some cassis-bush and mint undertones. Creamy and firm, with a bright, racy finish. Drink or hold.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Double Gold
2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
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Double Gold
Rosa Regale 2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
Date posted: September 29, 2022
92 pts
2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
Date posted: June 23, 2022
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
91 pts
2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT
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91 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT

Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
95 pts
2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT

The aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and orange are so attractive and flow out to a full body with integrated tannins that are creamy and fine. So delicious to drink now, but better after 2024.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Belnero Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Belnero Toscana IGT

A dense and rich red, offering plum and cherry aromas and flavors with some cream. It’s medium-bodied with polished tannins and a delicious, savory finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

A medium-bodied red, offering blackcurrants and crushed stones with some cassis-bush and mint undertones. Creamy and firm, with a bright, racy finish. Drink or hold.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Double Gold
2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
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Double Gold
Rosa Regale 2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
Date posted: September 29, 2022
92 pts
2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
Date posted: June 23, 2022
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
91 pts
2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT
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91 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT

Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
95 pts
2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT

The aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and orange are so attractive and flow out to a full body with integrated tannins that are creamy and fine. So delicious to drink now, but better after 2024.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Belnero Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Belnero Toscana IGT

A dense and rich red, offering plum and cherry aromas and flavors with some cream. It’s medium-bodied with polished tannins and a delicious, savory finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

A medium-bodied red, offering blackcurrants and crushed stones with some cassis-bush and mint undertones. Creamy and firm, with a bright, racy finish. Drink or hold.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Double Gold
2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
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Double Gold
Rosa Regale 2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
Date posted: September 29, 2022
92 pts
2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
Date posted: June 23, 2022
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
91 pts
2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT
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91 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT

Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
95 pts
2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT

The aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and orange are so attractive and flow out to a full body with integrated tannins that are creamy and fine. So delicious to drink now, but better after 2024.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Belnero Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Belnero Toscana IGT

A dense and rich red, offering plum and cherry aromas and flavors with some cream. It’s medium-bodied with polished tannins and a delicious, savory finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

A medium-bodied red, offering blackcurrants and crushed stones with some cassis-bush and mint undertones. Creamy and firm, with a bright, racy finish. Drink or hold.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Double Gold
2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
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Double Gold
Rosa Regale 2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
Date posted: September 29, 2022
92 pts
2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
Date posted: June 23, 2022

Reviews

93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
91 pts
2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT
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91 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT

Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
95 pts
2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT

The aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and orange are so attractive and flow out to a full body with integrated tannins that are creamy and fine. So delicious to drink now, but better after 2024.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Belnero Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Belnero Toscana IGT

A dense and rich red, offering plum and cherry aromas and flavors with some cream. It’s medium-bodied with polished tannins and a delicious, savory finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

A medium-bodied red, offering blackcurrants and crushed stones with some cassis-bush and mint undertones. Creamy and firm, with a bright, racy finish. Drink or hold.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Double Gold
2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
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Double Gold
Rosa Regale 2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
Date posted: September 29, 2022
92 pts
2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
Date posted: June 23, 2022
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
91 pts
2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT
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91 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT

Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
95 pts
2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT

The aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and orange are so attractive and flow out to a full body with integrated tannins that are creamy and fine. So delicious to drink now, but better after 2024.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Belnero Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Belnero Toscana IGT

A dense and rich red, offering plum and cherry aromas and flavors with some cream. It’s medium-bodied with polished tannins and a delicious, savory finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

A medium-bodied red, offering blackcurrants and crushed stones with some cassis-bush and mint undertones. Creamy and firm, with a bright, racy finish. Drink or hold.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Double Gold
2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
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Double Gold
Rosa Regale 2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
Date posted: September 29, 2022
92 pts
2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
Date posted: June 23, 2022
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
91 pts
2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT
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91 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT

Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
95 pts
2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT

The aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and orange are so attractive and flow out to a full body with integrated tannins that are creamy and fine. So delicious to drink now, but better after 2024.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Belnero Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Belnero Toscana IGT

A dense and rich red, offering plum and cherry aromas and flavors with some cream. It’s medium-bodied with polished tannins and a delicious, savory finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

A medium-bodied red, offering blackcurrants and crushed stones with some cassis-bush and mint undertones. Creamy and firm, with a bright, racy finish. Drink or hold.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Double Gold
2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
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Double Gold
Rosa Regale 2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
Date posted: September 29, 2022
92 pts
2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
Date posted: June 23, 2022
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
91 pts
2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT
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91 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT

Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
95 pts
2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT

The aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and orange are so attractive and flow out to a full body with integrated tannins that are creamy and fine. So delicious to drink now, but better after 2024.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Belnero Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Belnero Toscana IGT

A dense and rich red, offering plum and cherry aromas and flavors with some cream. It’s medium-bodied with polished tannins and a delicious, savory finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

A medium-bodied red, offering blackcurrants and crushed stones with some cassis-bush and mint undertones. Creamy and firm, with a bright, racy finish. Drink or hold.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Double Gold
2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
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Double Gold
Rosa Regale 2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
Date posted: September 29, 2022
92 pts
2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
Date posted: June 23, 2022

Reviews

93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi brings us this classic expression of the vintage. Their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is hearty and dark with a level of distinguished power (with 15% alcohol) and sophistication that you only get with Brunello, a wine that by law ages for five years before its commercial release. Dark plum and blackcurrant segue seamlessly to spice, tar and black earth. The fruit ripeness is opulent and contrasted against elegant acidity and polished tannins. You don't need to wait long to enjoy.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
93 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Few producers had the yields (and the courage!) to make a Riserva in this hot and, generally speaking, difficult vintage. The Castello Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura (that pours from a heavy glass bottle) show ripe fruit over an open-knit texture. There is blackberry, baked plum, leather, tobacco and earth offered in thick and soft layers. This is a full-bodied Sangiovese with lasting fruit weight and moderate complexity. The finer nuances are set aside by the powerful 15.5% alcohol content found in this production.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
94 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Now in its proverbial third leaf (or the third vintage made), the Castello Banfi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is a wine of rich concentration and dark fruit nuances. The bouquet is tight and powerful with all kinds of black cherry and wild currant aromas. The balance is good and so is the intensity of the primary fruit. Only the strong 15% alcohol content is out of place. This is a solid Brunello that will appeal to those who love the richer and more saturated side of Sangiovese. There is some sour cherry on the close, and the tannins would benefit from a few more years in the bottle.

Date posted: March 14, 2023
90 pts
2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi
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90 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 Principessa Gavia Gavi

A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.

Date posted: March 10, 2023
93 pts
2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This has a pretty nose of dried roses, cocoa powder, red tea, hazelnut skins, cherries, plum stones and sandalwood. Full-bodied with very finely-knit tannins and zippy acidity. So much life and energy. Drink from 2023.

Date posted: March 8, 2023
94 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body wtih firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
94 pts
2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2017 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lots of ripe and dried cherries with vanilla bean, cocoa and some dried herbs. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Dense and ripe but polished and well integrated. Better after 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
95 pts
2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Cranberries, crushed raspberries, bark, tobacco leaf, hazelnuts and lemons on the nose. Expressive, fresh and savory on the palate, with bright acidity and tight, firm tannins. I like the tangy energy at the end. Try in 2024.

Date posted: December 15, 2022
91 pts
2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT
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91 pts
Banfi Estate Whites 2021 La Pettegola Vermentino Toscana IGT

Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
95 pts
2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2018 Excelsus Toscana IGT

The aromas of redcurrants, raspberries and orange are so attractive and flow out to a full body with integrated tannins that are creamy and fine. So delicious to drink now, but better after 2024.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Belnero Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Belnero Toscana IGT

A dense and rich red, offering plum and cherry aromas and flavors with some cream. It’s medium-bodied with polished tannins and a delicious, savory finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
92 pts
2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 Magna Cum Laude Toscana IGT

A medium-bodied red, offering blackcurrants and crushed stones with some cassis-bush and mint undertones. Creamy and firm, with a bright, racy finish. Drink or hold.

Date posted: September 30, 2022
Double Gold
2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
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Double Gold
Rosa Regale 2021 Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé
Date posted: September 29, 2022
92 pts
2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Super Tuscans 2019 BelnerO Proprietor's Reserve
Date posted: June 23, 2022