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2003 Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino
Vineyard: Castello Banfi
Price: $24.99- $49.99
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Varietal: Sangiovese
Style: Red Wine
Region: Italy > Tuscany
Other Vintages: 2005 2004 2002 2002 2001 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 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...
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  • Wine.com
    Shows 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
  • CellarTracker Community Tasting Notes
    Community Tasting Notes (average 90.3 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 7 notes)
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 80/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 10/31/05
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for Italy-Tuscany: 92 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>
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  • Fellow Drync'r
    among my favorites of all time.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Alcool 13,5%