2003 Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino
| Vineyard: | Castello Banfi |
| Price: | $24.99- $49.99 |
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| Varietal: | Sangiovese |
| Style: | Red Wine |
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 considered 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 at least 6 months in the bottle before release. It is deep ruby-red in color with a dry, round, velvety taste and generous body - characteristics simi...
Expert Reviews
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Wine.comShows clean blueberry pie and floral aromas and flavors on a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a tight finish. Clean and carefully constructed. Balanced and long. Best after 2010. Wine Spectator 90 Points
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CellarTracker Community Tasting NotesCommunity Tasting Notes (average 90.3 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 7 notes)
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Wine SpectatorRating: 80/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 10/31/05
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Vintage ChartRating for Italy-Tuscany: 92 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>
User Tasting Note
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