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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 from Banfi, Sangiovese Grosso on clay and limestone soils, aged at least 5 years including 2 in wood, at €48.29 instead of €58.20. Reserve: no distinction or mention of organic farming.
DOCG Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone named; clay and limestone soils cited. Precise anchoring, without sub-zone.
No distinction or guide mentioned; the producer Banfi is described with recognized expertise, without level or rating attributed.
€48.29 instead of €58.20: consistent price for a 2018 Brunello DOCG, without distinction or format that push the ratio upward.
Food pairings with red meats, game and aged cheeses, profile of red fruits, spices, tobacco and leather, serving at 16-18 °C: assortment described and legible.
Banfi estate named in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration, aging of at least 5 years including 2 in wood. No mention of organic.
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
Imagine yourself in the heart of the Tuscan hills, where the sun caresses the vines and every cluster tells a story. This Brunello di Montalcino 2018 from Banfi is exactly that: an invitation to a sensory journey, an immersion in the elegance and depth of an exceptional terroir.
It is in the heart of Montalcino, on clay and limestone soils, that Sangiovese Grosso draws its strength and complexity. The Banfi estate, with its renowned expertise, has captured the essence of this prestigious appellation. This 2018 vintage is the result of fermentation in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration, allowing optimal extraction of aromas and colors. The aging, a minimum of five years including two in wood, gives this wine a remarkable structure and patina.
From the very first glance, its color envelops you in a deep and inviting hue. On the nose, I perceive notes of ripe cherry and plum, delicately interwoven with light tobacco and spicy nuances. On the palate, this Brunello reveals itself as ample and enveloping. The tannins are perfectly integrated, offering a velvety texture and a persistence that prolongs the pleasure. It is a wine that brilliantly combines fruity freshness with subtle aromatic complexity, the fruit of traditional aging in oak barrels.
To accompany this Brunello di Montalcino, I suggest pairings that will enhance its richness. Think of roasted red meats, slow-cooked game, or aged cheeses. These are ideal companions that will showcase its structure and aromas. It is the perfect wine for a special occasion, an intimate dinner where you wish to share a moment of authenticity and refinement. Let yourself be carried away by this refined expression of Montalcino viticulture, a true gem of Tuscany.
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