1997 Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino
Vineyard: Castello Banfi
Price: $19.99- $52.12
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Varietal: Sangiovese
Style: Red Wine
Region: Italy > Tuscany
Other Vintages: 2010 2009 2008 2001 2000 1999 1998 1996
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
While recent trends in Chardonnay production favor young, clean, uncomplicated wines, Castello Banfi's Fontanelle Chardonnay remains an aristocratic favorite, a varietal imbued with complexity, durability and cerebral appeal. Fontanelle Chardonnay is a superlative wine with veal roasts, shellfish, poultry and fish prepared with complex sauces.
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  • CellarTracker Community Tasting Notes
    Community Tasting Notes (average 87 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 1 note)
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 87/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 09/15/99
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for Italy-Tuscany: 95 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>