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Banfi's Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021, Sangiovese Grosso from Montalcino, aged at least five years including two in wood, at €67.28 instead of €85.66. No award or guide is mentioned for this vintage.
Appellation Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Montalcino zone named, Sangiovese Grosso grape variety, intense ruby color and consistent notes of red fruits, spices and earthy tones.
No award or guide mentioned; the producer Banfi is named but without any attested distinction in the sources.
At €67.28 (struck-through price €85.66) for a Brunello di Montalcino 2021, the price remains within the appellation's range, without any distinction to justify it further.
Precise pairings with red meats, game and aged cheeses, detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated between 16 and 18 °C.
Banfi estate named and located in Montalcino, steel fermentation, long maceration and aging of at least five years including two in wood 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
Today I invite you on a sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany, where the hills of Montalcino give birth to wines of unmatched depth. This Brunello di Montalcino from the Banfi estate is not just a wine, it is a story, an emotion captured in a bottle, ready to reveal its secrets.
We are in Montalcino, a name that resonates with prestige in the world of wine. It is here, on this blessed land, that the Banfi estate passionately cultivates Sangiovese Grosso, the unique and emblematic grape variety of the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation. This wine comes from a rigorous selection of grapes, a testament to the estate's commitment to the excellence and authenticity of its terroir.
When you pour it, you will first be struck by its intense ruby color, a promise of richness to come. On the nose, this Brunello envelops you with notes of cherry and ripe plum, quickly followed by spicy touches of pepper. With a bit of aeration, you will be able to perceive subtle nuances of tobacco and leather, adding to its complexity. On the palate, it reveals itself as enveloping and balanced. The tannins are soft and perfectly integrated, offering a remarkable persistence that invites contemplation. Its vinification, with fermentation in steel tanks and a long maceration, followed by aging of at least five years including two in wood, gives it this elegant structure and this ability to stand the test of time.
This Brunello di Montalcino is an ideal companion for special moments. I warmly recommend it with grilled or sauced red meats, a fine Italian-style arrosto (roast), or game with intense flavors. It will also enhance aged cheeses, offering a taste symphony where every element finds its place. Let yourself be carried away by this wine that embodies both tradition and modernity, and which promises a refined and memorable tasting. It is an invitation to savor the very essence of Tuscany, glass in hand.
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