2019 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino
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A rich red hue, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino is a touch shy on opening before revealing aromas of cherry pie, a hint of blue fruit coming through with violets, and anise. Medium to full-bodied, it has a pop of angular texture, chalky tannins, and a clean, lovely, tapered finish. This exceptional wine from Banfi offers a lot of purity and finesse. Drink 2025-2040.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jeb Dunnuck
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Darkly alluring, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino opens slowly with a blend of dried flowers and cedar spice box giving way to red currants. It’s soft textured with a lovely inner sweetness up front contrasted by tactile mineral tones and tart wild berry fruits. Acidity maintains balance as the 2019 finishes spicy and long, leaving the mouth watering despite grippy tannins that linger on. The energy of the 2019 vintage lends this an accessibility not often seen from such a young Brunello.
Lustrous ruby. The nose is not entirely open yet, hinting at concentrated cherry fruit. Lots of sappy, tangy cherry fruit with mellow, creamy notes. The dry tannins let the wine down a bit; otherwise this is pretty much ready. (WS)
Lustrous ruby. The nose is not entirely open yet, hinting at concentrated cherry fruit. Lots of sappy, tangy cherry fruit with mellow, creamy notes. The dry tannins let the wine down a bit; otherwise this is pretty much ready. (WS)