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2015 Sangiovese

Castello Banfi

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy

Taste the terroir of Tuscan in the 2015 Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino

$73.00
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ABOUT THIS WINE:

Castello Banfi

Castello Banfi

Sangiovese

Hailing from Brunello di Montalcino (Italy's first wine to be accorded DOCG status), this Banfi wine is a testament to its aristocracy, balance, and fabulous proclivity for aging. The grapes are meticulously selected and crushed. The juice spends longer than is typical on the skins to impart color and structures. This wine isn't even released until the 5th year after harvest! It has already been aged for a minimum of 4 years, including 2 years in oak barrels. The resulting wine is beautiful, with a deep ruby color and strong structure. It's like tasting Tuscany in a bottle. Ready to drink now or lay down in your cellar.

NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.

Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY,

ABOUT THIS WINE

Castello Banfi

Castello Banfi

Sangiovese

Hailing from Brunello di Montalcino (Italy's first wine to be accorded DOCG status), this Banfi wine is a testament to its aristocracy, balance, and fabulous proclivity for aging. The grapes are meticulously selected and crushed. The juice spends longer than is typical on the skins to impart color and structures. This wine isn't even released until the 5th year after harvest! It has already been aged for a minimum of 4 years, including 2 years in oak barrels. The resulting wine is beautiful, with a deep ruby color and strong structure. It's like tasting Tuscany in a bottle. Ready to drink now or lay down in your cellar.

NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.

Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY,
Castello Banfi

WINE REGION:

Outline of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lying in Tuscany's Siena hills to the south of Chianti, Montalcino is home to the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino wine. This premium DOCG red is made solely from the Sangiovese grape. It is typically a full-bodied, tart and tannic wine in its youth and requires long aging to soften and reveal its sumptuous flavors of cherry, potpourri, strawberry and coffee bean. Montalcino has one of the warmest and driest climates in Tuscany, and winemakers benefit from its wide variety of soil types. Today, Brunello di Montalcino wines fall into two camps—traditional and modern—depending on how the wines are vinified and aged. Either way, they are nearly always worth the wait! The DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) classification is the top tier for Italian wine classifications. It controls production methods and wine quality. Strict rules oversee the production of DOCG designated wines, including allowed varietals, winemaking procedures, barrel and bottle aging methods, grape ripeness and limits on grape yields during harvest. DOCG wines are also required to be officially tasted. DOCG bottles have numbered government seals across the neck of the bottle to prevent forgery.

WINE REGION

Outline of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Lying in Tuscany's Siena hills to the south of Chianti, Montalcino is home to the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino wine. This premium DOCG red is made solely from the Sangiovese grape. It is typically a full-bodied, tart and tannic wine in its youth and requires long aging to soften and reveal its sumptuous flavors of cherry, potpourri, strawberry and coffee bean. Montalcino has one of the warmest and driest climates in Tuscany, and winemakers benefit from its wide variety of soil types. Today, Brunello di Montalcino wines fall into two camps—traditional and modern—depending on how the wines are vinified and aged. Either way, they are nearly always worth the wait! The DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) classification is the top tier for Italian wine classifications. It controls production methods and wine quality. Strict rules oversee the production of DOCG designated wines, including allowed varietals, winemaking procedures, barrel and bottle aging methods, grape ripeness and limits on grape yields during harvest. DOCG wines are also required to be officially tasted. DOCG bottles have numbered government seals across the neck of the bottle to prevent forgery.

FLAVOR PROFILE:

Castello Banfi 2015 Sangiovese

Pairs well with…

Barbecue, Wild Game, Aged Cheese

Body
3
Body
Acidity
2
Acidity
Fruit Intensity
2
Fruit Intensity
Tannin
3
Tannin

Pairs well with…

Barbecue, Wild Game, Aged Cheese

FLAVOR PROFILE

Castello Banfi 2015 Sangiovese

Pairs well with…

Barbecue, Wild Game, Aged Cheese

Body
3
Body
Acidity
2
Acidity
Fruit Intensity
2
Fruit Intensity
Tannin
3
Tannin

Pairs well with…

Barbecue, Wild Game, Aged Cheese

TASTING NOTES:

Violet

Licorice

Vanilla

The wine has an intense ruby red color with garnet edges. The bouquet has aromas of violets and vanilla with hints of anise. The palate is velvety with tart cherry flavors that are offset by spice. Well structured with supple tannins, superb concentration, and good acidity this is a wine that will drink well today and in ten years.

TASTING NOTES

Violet

Licorice

Vanilla

The wine has an intense ruby red color with garnet edges. The bouquet has aromas of violets and vanilla with hints of anise. The palate is velvety with tart cherry flavors that are offset by spice. Well structured with supple tannins, superb concentration, and good acidity this is a wine that will drink well today and in ten years.

ABOUT THE BRAND:

large bunches of red grapes on the vine

Castello Banfi

Banfi was founded in New York in 1919 by John Mariani, Sr. and is still owned and operated by his grandchildren. The company is focused on the production and import of wine. Banfi Vintners is the sole U.S. importer of the Mariani family’s internationally renowned wine estates in Italy, Castello Banfi of Montalcino, Tuscany, and Banfi Piemonte of Strevi, Piedmont. Generations of experience mean that you know the wine coming from Banfi will delight.

ABOUT THE BRAND

large bunches of red grapes on the vine

Castello Banfi

Banfi was founded in New York in 1919 by John Mariani, Sr. and is still owned and operated by his grandchildren. The company is focused on the production and import of wine. Banfi Vintners is the sole U.S. importer of the Mariani family’s internationally renowned wine estates in Italy, Castello Banfi of Montalcino, Tuscany, and Banfi Piemonte of Strevi, Piedmont. Generations of experience mean that you know the wine coming from Banfi will delight.