Banfi
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
1999 | Sangiovese
Castello Banfi; Brunello di Montalcino
Tuscany; Montalcino, Italy
(91-93; Drink 2024-31)
Decanted 4H.
1999 | Sangiovese
Castello Banfi; Brunello di Montalcino
Tuscany; Montalcino, Italy
(91-93; Drink 2024-31)
Decanted 4H.
Fully mature. The nose is complex, funky and earthy with spice. Smells like walking through a winery's caves. Oak, stewed plums, pipe tobacco. Finishes with beautiful bright acidity and cooked cherries. A great example of how quality produced wines will stand the test of time. For sure, it's not what it was 5 years ago, but happy we both are 5 years older and still going 😃
Fully mature. The nose is complex, funky and earthy with spice. Smells like walking through a winery's caves. Oak, stewed plums, pipe tobacco. Finishes with beautiful bright acidity and cooked cherries. A great example of how quality produced wines will stand the test of time. For sure, it's not what it was 5 years ago, but happy we both are 5 years older and still going 😃
1 person found it helpfulJan 8th, 2016
Decanted and gave it 4 hrs of air before digging in. Dark and opaque in the glass. Big shoulders and power in the nose. Ok in the mouth and finish, but not memorable. I just don't find Brunellos as my cup of tea.
Decanted and gave it 4 hrs of air before digging in. Dark and opaque in the glass. Big shoulders and power in the nose. Ok in the mouth and finish, but not memorable. I just don't find Brunellos as my cup of tea.
May 24th, 2015Beautiful fragrant nose of fruit and mushrooms, elegant rich cherry flavors with very soft tannins and a lingering finish
Beautiful fragrant nose of fruit and mushrooms, elegant rich cherry flavors with very soft tannins and a lingering finish
Dec 17th, 2016
Soft and balanced. Drinking nicely.
Soft and balanced. Drinking nicely.
Sep 20th, 2016
Was thirsty for something Italian. Wonder why.
Was thirsty for something Italian. Wonder why.
Aug 27th, 2016
In honour of my daughter (born this year) who is off on her first solo European adventure this week but excited to bring her to Italy next month and introduce her to the beauty of Italian gems like this one!
In honour of my daughter (born this year) who is off on her first solo European adventure this week but excited to bring her to Italy next month and introduce her to the beauty of Italian gems like this one!
Jul 1st, 2016
Big and bold. Wine 2 of Brunello night.
Big and bold. Wine 2 of Brunello night.
Feb 6th, 2016
Wonderful brunello of a wonderful vintage. Well worth the wait.
Wonderful brunello of a wonderful vintage. Well worth the wait.
Dec 25th, 2015