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This Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021 from Castello Banfi combines Montalcino's Sangiovese Grosso with at least five years of aging, two of which in wood, at €35.28. No awards or distinctions are mentioned, and organic farming remains unspecified.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Sangiovese Grosso, Montalcino zone: precise reference appellation, consistent notes of red fruits and spices.
No awards or guides are mentioned; the producer Castello Banfi is named, but nothing attests to any distinctions.
€35.28 for a Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021, with a crossed-out price of €44.11: the price remains consistent, even moderate, for the appellation's standing.
Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), described aromatic profile and recommended serving at 16-18 °C: this red is easy to serve.
Castello Banfi, in Montalcino: steel fermentation, long maceration, minimum 5-year aging including 2 in wood and manual harvesting are specified.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Let me guide you toward an experience that captures the very essence of Tuscany. This Brunello di Montalcino from Castello Banfi is not just a wine, it is a promise of sensory travel, an immersion in an exceptional terroir.
In the heart of the Tuscan hills, where the Sangiovese Grosso finds its noblest expression, stands Castello Banfi. This iconic estate, rooted in the history of Montalcino, perpetuates a centuries-old winemaking tradition. The 2021 vintage, from a meticulous manual harvest, is the fruit of this constant pursuit of excellence, where every bunch is carefully selected to guarantee the purity of the fruit.
From the moment you pour it, its intense ruby color, dotted with garnet highlights, seduces you. The nose is an olfactory poem: a symphony of ripe cherry and wild blackberry, lifted by soft spices and a subtle touch of tobacco. On the palate, it envelops you with conviction, its tannins are both supple and structured, carrying remarkable persistence. This is a wine that has matured with patience, thanks to fermentation in steel tanks followed by a long maceration, then aging of at least five years, two of which in French oak barrels, giving it that much sought-after complexity and balance.
Imagine this Brunello accompanying a dish of roasted red meat, the richness of its flavors marrying wonderfully with the character of the wine. It is also an ideal companion for game or aged cheeses, where its spicy and earthy notes will enhance every bite. This is the wine I recommend for those special moments, when you want to celebrate gastronomy and the Italian art of living. Let yourself be carried away by this refined harmony, a true ode to the winemaking tradition of Montalcino.
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