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Castello Banfi - Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino 2016 (750ml)
Price: $139.99
Bottle Club® Price: $119.99
| Producer | Castello Banfi |
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| Country | Italy |
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| Region | Tuscany |
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| Varietal | Sangiovese |
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| Vintage | 2016 |
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| Sku | 47598 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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| Aisle Location | FW2 |
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Castello Banfi Description
Intense ruby red color, its bouquet is elegant and refined. The complexity of the aromas is revealed in the ripe fruity notes of red plums and white peaches. Full bodied, vibrant and taut on the palate, with considerable acidity, it has soft, well-honed tannins and a balanced finish which lingers on the palate. Excellent with rich and flavorful dishes. It is also beautiful on its own as a meditation wine.
Wine Spectator: 96 Points
Though seemingly dense and impenetrable today, this red reveals a core of ripe cherry and berry fruit, surrounded by mineral, tobacco, earth and balsamic notes. Firm yet fresh, this should unwind nicely over time. To be released September 2021. Best from 2025 through 2048. 200 cases imported.
James Suckling: 96 Points
Tight and linear with blueberry and black-cherry aromas and flavors. Dark chocolate, sandalwood and some Spanish cedar. Full-bodied with ultra fine tannins and a long, chewy finish. Needs time to open and come out. A new single vineyard wine from Banfi and aged only in large casks. Try after 2024.
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
This is a new wine from Castello Banfi that I can say, with a certain amount of pride, I witnessed come to life. For a few years, I have enjoyed parcel-by-parcel tastings with the winemaking team at Castello Banfi, and little did I know back then that this special vineyard was being singled out for its own bottling. The soils have layers of lime and fine sand in some spots, with rocky clay in others. The introduction of the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is big news for this estate, as it represents a shift toward vineyard mapping and micro vinifications that is quickly becoming part of the definition of a modern Brunello. Castello Banfi has been ahead of the curve on these fronts for many years. This new wine shows depth and power, yet it holds back so as never to be overpowering. The dark fruit is most certainly characterized by darkness and savory concentration, and there are plentiful notes of leather, tar and aniseed. What stands out here is the balanced intensity of the fruit that feels pure, linear and direct. That intensity is taken down a notch in the palate, where the wine is given more opportunity to show a more elegant side. For its inaugural vintage, Vigna Marrucheto is born under that lucky 2016 star. With 13,000 bottles made, this wine won't be released until September 2021.
Wine Enthusiast: 96 Points
Cellar Selection. The newest addition to Banfi's Brunello lineup, this single-vineyard offering boasts firm structure, finesse and radiance. Aged in large French casks, it opens with enticing aromas of blue flower, menthol, forest floor and star anise. On the full-bodied palate, tightly wound, fine-grained tannins accompany juicy Marasca cherry, blood orange, licorice and a hint of espresso while fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Still young and primary, it shows great aging potential and needs time to fully develop. Drink 2026–2041.
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