Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino

Reviewer: Debra Meiburg MW

Comments: See Ernico Viglierchio (Castello Banfi) in our Meet-the-Winemaker video series (#6): www.debramasterofwine.com

Reviewer: Hawk

Rating: 4.5

Reviewer: luca chevalier

Rating: 2.5

Reviewer: skuatt

Rating: 4

Comments: Super Brunello that you will remember for years

Reviewer: skunk55

Rating: 4

Comments: My first Brunello - although not as big as I had expected, perhaps due to holding time, the tannins were nice and round, more medium bodied than full. Beautiful ruby color, loam and mineral on front palate, nice dark fruit on mid-palate and satisfying finish. Delicious paired with Bizteca Florentine and crisped potatoes.

Reviewer: Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

Rating: 95

Reviewer: TheKozars

Comments: Really nice and smooth. Had rounded out significantly. Prefer stronger, more forward Brunello, still great to drink. $52 VW

Reviewer: Wine Advocate # 144

Rating: 88

Reviewer: Wine Spectator

Rating: 94

Reviewer: Zachys Wine and Liquor, Inc.

Comments: "A Brunello for everyone. Solid and focused, with mineral, blackberry and licorice character. Full-bodied and very chunky, with lots of round tannins and a long, long finish...94." WS 6/02.