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Banfi's Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020, Sangiovese Grosso aged at least 5 years including 2 in wood, offered in a 3 L format at €69.54 per 75 cl. No awards or guides are mentioned for this vintage.
Named Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation, Montalcino zone and Sangiovese Grosso cited, profile (red fruits, tobacco, leather) consistent with the appellation.
No award or guide mentioned and producer with no attested distinction: lack of information, score kept in the neutral range.
Large 3 L format at €278.16, i.e. €69.54 per 75 cl, consistent price for a Brunello 2020 of this level, with a strikethrough price displayed.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated.
Banfi named and located in Montalcino, steel vinification, long maceration and ageing of at least 5 years including 2 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
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where the sun caresses the vines and every sip tells a story. This Brunello di Montalcino 2020 from the Banfi estate is an invitation to a sensory journey, an immersion in the authenticity of an exceptional terroir. I assure you, it's an experience you won't want to miss.
We are in Montalcino, a mythical appellation of Tuscany, the birthplace of this great wine. The Banfi estate, rooted in this blessed land, passionately cultivates Sangiovese Grosso, a unique and emblematic grape variety of the region. It is from this grape that the complexity and depth of this Brunello are born, raised with expertise passed down from generation to generation.
Its deep garnet-red color is a prelude to the richness it holds. On the nose, you will be charmed by intense aromas of ripe red fruits, cherry and plum, interlaced with spicy notes, tobacco and leather, with a delicate balsamic touch. On the palate, it reveals an elegant and full structure, fine tannins and vibrant acidity, promising great aging potential. Its vinification in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration and aging of at least five years, two of which in wood, contributes to its complexity and balance.
To elevate this Brunello di Montalcino, I recommend pairing it with robust dishes. It will be the ideal companion to grilled red meats, a stewed game dish or a platter of aged cheeses. It is a wine that calls for conviviality, to be shared over a meal with friends or family, to celebrate life's precious moments. Let yourself be carried away by this symphony of flavors, and discover the true essence of Tuscany in your glass.
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