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Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Reviews
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson
Reviews
Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045.
Fresh cherry, raspberry and floral flavors are offset by notes of earth and Mediterranean herbs in this sleek red. A dense matrix of tannins lurks underneath, yet in the end, this feels vibrant and tense. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045.
his red evokes flavors of black cherry, black currant, earth and spices. Open and fresh, with a mouthwatering aftertaste and assertive yet fine-grained tannins. Give this a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2045.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the Castello Banfi 2020 SummuS comes with a black label and a metal label appliqué. That fancy packaging leads to an elegant bouquet and soft fruit flavors, blackberry, baked plum and sweet spice. The tannins are resolved, and the wine shows lots of supple layering. That said, the wine is ready to drink now with an accessible personality.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto shows a special character of balsam notes and medicinal herb that give just a little extra lift to the bouquet. Beyond that is dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed rose. Of the three 2020 Brunellos released by Banfi, the Vigna Marrucheto has the brightest set of aromas and the best inner energy. The tannins are very smooth and silky in this case.
his wine represents a special selection of estate fruit closer to the castle. The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura offers greater focus and sharpness compared to the village Brunello made by this celebrated estate. That sharpness is executed thanks to a light trace of crushed stone, licorice and grilled herb that adds framing to a dark core of fruit. There is some savory spice and cinnamon to close.
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.
The Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura is a bold expression, with rich concentration and dark fruit flavors. Everything is bigger in this vintage, including the alcohol content, which measures a high 15.5%. You feel the wine's textural heft and its thick weaving of back fruits and savory spice. I like the taste profile of 2019, but the heat does subtract from the finer nuances of Sangiovese.
The top shelf wine from Castello Banfi is the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro. This special selection of fruit prizes richness and concentration especially in a vintage that naturally offers both in abundance. This wine offers full-bodied appeal, more structural richness combined with fresh acidity and a potent 15% alcohol content. You bite through a core of dark fruit.
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.
"A ray of cherry cuts through this tightly woven red, lending an air of freshness and accessibility to the otherwise compact profile. Strawberry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors complete the spectrum. There's tension between its elegance and punch, with density and vivid acidity driving the terrific aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2046." Bruce Sanderson