Detail
User Rating
Expert Rating
1997 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio all'Oro Riserva
Vineyard: Castello Banfi
Price: $121.99
Retail Price:
Varietal: Sangiovese
Style: Red Wine
Region: Italy > Tuscany
Other Vintages: 1999 1995
Drink By 2006
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
"Blockbuster. Incredibly intense black cherry aromas, with hints of mint and red licorice. It soon turns to flowers. Full-bodied, and full-throttled, with masses of tannins and concentrated fruit. Very extracted. Needs time still. Best after 2006."-Wine Spectator
Expert Reviews
Read all 5 expert reviews
  • Wine Spectator
  • Wine News
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • Wine & Spirits
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for Italy-Tuscany: 95 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>