• Castello Banfi 2015 Sangiovese Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG, Italy
  • Castello Banfi 2015 Sangiovese Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG, Italy
2015 Sangiovese

Castello Banfi

Brunello di Montalcino, Italy

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

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About This Wine

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.

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Castello Banfi 2015 Sangiovese Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG, Italy

Wine Region

Brunello di Montalcino

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

Pairs well with… Barbecue, Wild Game, Aged Cheese

Body 3 Acidity 2Sweetness 1Fruit Intensity 2Tannin 3

Tasting Notes

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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.