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Hidden Tuscany Rating
Banfi's Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021, Sangiovese Grosso from Montalcino, aged a minimum of five years including two in wood, offered in a 3 L format at €55.78 per 75 cl. No awards or distinctions are mentioned, and its organic or vegan status is not specified.
The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation named with its production zone, Sangiovese Grosso grape variety and profile (red fruits, tobacco, leather) consistent with the appellation.
No award or guide mentioned, producer Banfi named but without any attested distinction: rating kept within the range of a simple absence of information.
Large 3 L format at €223.11, i.e. €55.78 brought back to 75 cl, price consistent with a Brunello DOCG of this rank, with a crossed-out price displayed at €265.24.
Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated between 16 and 18 °C.
Banfi estate located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and minimum five-year ageing including two in wood: detailed practices.
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 a hidden treasure of Tuscany, a wine that whispers the history of its hills. This Brunello di Montalcino from Banfi is not just a simple bottle; it is an invitation to a sensory journey into the heart of the Sienese wine tradition.
Nestled on the sunny hills of Montalcino, the Banfi estate passionately cultivates Sangiovese Grosso, the emblematic grape variety of this prestigious appellation. This unique terroir gives the wine incomparable depth and elegance. The vineyards benefit from an ideal microclimate, allowing the grapes to reach perfect ripeness, essential to the complex expression of this great wine.
The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021 from Banfi is the fruit of meticulous vinification. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration that extracts color and aromas. The ageing, lasting a minimum of five years including two in oak barrels, harmonizes structure and finesse. To the eye, you will discover a deep garnet-red color. On the nose, this wine reveals a rich and complex bouquet: intense notes of ripe red fruits, cherry and plum mingle with spicy touches of tobacco and leather, all lifted by an elegant balsamic undertone. On the palate, it proves robust, with velvety tannins and a remarkable persistence that invites contemplation.
This Brunello di Montalcino is the ideal companion for special moments. Picture it alongside grilled red meats, flavorful game or a platter of aged cheeses. It is the wine you open to celebrate, to share a meal with friends, or simply to treat yourself to a moment of pure indulgence. Let yourself be seduced by this gem of Tuscan oenology, a true expression of the Italian art of living.
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