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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 from Banfi, Sangiovese Grosso aged at least 5 years including 2 in wood, in large 1.5 L format at €101.42 per 75 cl. No awards or guides are mentioned, and the ageing profile is not specified.
Appellation Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Montalcino zone named, Sangiovese Grosso grape variety, intense red colour and notes of red fruits, tobacco, leather consistent.
No awards or guides mentioned and renowned producer named without distinction: absence of information, score maintained in the neutral range.
At €101.42 per 75 cl, the 1.5 L large format is priced according to its Brunello Riserva rank, without distinction or usable crossed-out price beyond the displayed discount.
Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; no mention of ageing potential.
Banfi estate located in Montalcino with Poggio alle Mura, fermentation in steel, long maceration and minimum 5 years ageing 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, on an autumn evening, the crackling of a fireplace fire, and in your glass, the very essence of Tuscany. This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 from Banfi is an invitation to that escape, a sensory journey to the heart of Italy.
The Banfi estate, with its Poggio alle Mura, is a pillar of the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation, that iconic region nestled in the heart of Tuscany. Here, the Sangiovese Grosso grape reigns supreme, cultivated with meticulous care to reveal all its splendor. This wine is the fruit of a rigorous selection of these grapes, raised in accordance with tradition.
When you pour this Brunello, you discover an intense red color, dotted with ruby highlights, promising great depth. On the nose, a rich and complex bouquet presents itself to you: aromas of ripe red fruits blend harmoniously with notes of tobacco, sweet spices and even balsamic touches. On the palate, it reveals an enveloping texture, carried by elegant and perfectly defined tannins. A fresh minerality balances the whole, leading to a long and persistent finish, leaving you with an impression of fullness.
This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 is the ideal companion for moments of sharing and celebration. I highly recommend it with grilled red meats, a fine cut of game or aged cheeses. It is a wine that elevates flavors, that invites conversation and slowness. Let it breathe, take the time to savor it, and you will discover why this wine is a true gem of Tuscany.