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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2022 to 2037.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2017 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, leather, tobacco
Palate: red plum, iron, wild herbs, sweet spice
Banfi's blended-estate Brunello, the accessible entry to the 850-hectare Castello Banfi property.
What it pairs with
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Florentine peposo
Pepper-stew matches the wine's spice register. -
Pici al ragu
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Pici and Sangiovese is the village pairing. -
Aged Pecorino Toscano
Hard sheep cheese with red-cherry acid.
How to serve Banfi Brunello di Montalcino
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Florentine peposo, Pici al ragu, Aged Pecorino Toscano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Banfi's first Brunello bottling came with the Mariani family's 1978 purchase of Poggio alle Mura. Today the property holds 850 hectares under vine in Montalcino.
- 1978: Mariani family acquires Banfi
- 1982: First Brunello vintage release
Facts
- Producer
- Castello Banfi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Oak
- 24 months in French oak barriques and Slavonian casks
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1982
Frequently asked about Banfi Brunello di Montalcino
What does Banfi Brunello di Montalcino taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, leather, tobacco. On the palate, red plum, iron, wild herbs, sweet spice. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Banfi's blended-estate Brunello, the accessible entry to the 850-hectare Castello Banfi property.
When should I drink Banfi Brunello di Montalcino?
Drink 5 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Banfi Brunello di Montalcino?
Florentine peposo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pici al ragu and Aged Pecorino Toscano. Pepper-stew matches the wine's spice register.
What grapes are in Banfi Brunello di Montalcino?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
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