Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino

Italy - Tuscany - Brunello di Montalcino - "Aromas and flavors of graphite, cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and wet earth highlight this energetic, powerful red. Vibrant and focused, with a long aftertaste embedded in its muscular tannins. Best from 2029 through 2045."

Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy- Americans John and Harry Mariani joined forces with one of Italy's leading enologists, Ezio Rivella, to create this estate in 1978. Grapes grown in several estate vineyards are aged 2.5 years in large oak casks to make this robust wine.

Tuscany, Italy - "Extremely complex aromas of cedar, mushroom and walnut highlighting the cherry and flowers. The palate is full and complete with ultra-fine and caressing tannins that are truly silky."

Tuscany, Italy - "Lots of plum and dark-berry character with citrus, cedar and sandalwood. Very pure sangiovese. Full-bodied with firm, racy tannins and cool, vivid fruit at the finish. Some mineral, tar and steel undertones."

Italy- Tuscany- "On the nose, hints of coffee and pipe tobacco accompany the fruity aromas of blackberry and plum jam together with a spicy note on the finish. In the mouth, the roundness of the structure is well balanced by soft and ripe tannins. Full and persistent in the finish."

Tuscany, Italy- "The bouquet offers polished lines and linear tones of black cherry, dried blackberry, spice, tobacco and grilled herb. In appearance, the wine is saturated & rich. The finish offers a bright pop of acidity that will serve the wine well as it faces its future evolution."

Tuscany, Italy- "So many spices line the nose here including cinnamon, cardamom, aniseed and walnuts. But there's no shortage of red plums and dried cherries either. Balanced and suave, this is a sophisticated Brunello with a sleek frame of tannins and subtle yet persistent acidity."

Tuscany, Italy - "Lots of plum and dark-berry character with citrus, cedar and sandalwood. Very pure sangiovese. Full-bodied with firm, racy tannins and cool, vivid fruit at the finish. Some mineral, tar and steel undertones."

Tuscany, Italy - "A riserva with so much structure and tension. A full body that shows dried fruit and mushroom flavors. Walnut soil, too. So long and powerful. A glorious wine. Wine for the long term."