2001 Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino
Vineyard: Castello Banfi
Price: $19.99
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Varietal: Sangiovese
Style: Red Wine
Region: Italy > Tuscany
Other Vintages: 2005 2004 2003 2002 2002 1999 1998 1996 1995 NV
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino is a wine of noble origins and impressive original thinking. Made from 100% select Brunello clones, Rosso di Montalcino is classified as Brunello's younger sibling. Rosso di Montalcino is aged less than its elder counterpart - 12 months in wood (half in French oak barrique and half in Slavonian oak casks) followed by one year in the bottle. It is deep ruby-red in color with a dry, round, velvety taste and generous body - characteristics similar to those desired ...
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  • CellarTracker Community Tasting Notes
    Community Tasting Notes (average 87.4 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 8 notes)
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for Italy-Tuscany: 94 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>