2019 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino

Sangiovese Grosso - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 95 KO 95 WE 94 WS 94 JD 93
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, September 2023

A beautiful red with cedar, mushroom and cherry character, as well as hints of sandalwood. It’s medium-bodied and very polished with loveliness and finesse that comes through clearly. A wine to drink young, but will age...
KO 95

kerinokeefe.com, November 2023

Castello di Banfi’s straight Brunello just gets better every year as the 2019 aptly proves. It’s smooth, concentrated, delicious and energized, not an easy combination but one that they rock in the 2019 vintage. It starts...
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, September 2024

The nose is balanced, yet tense, as the warmth of tar and anise burns beneath sweet, almost flirtatious aromas of vanilla, Luxardo cherry and blood orange peel, with a saline freshness. The palate leans into the fruit and...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, March 2024

A refined and generous Brunello, exhibiting plum, cherry, strawberry and even floral flavors. This strives for elegance, achieving it with harmony and a line of fine-grained tannins on the lingering finish. There's ample...
JD 93

jebdunnuck.com, February 2024

A rich red hue, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino is a touch shy on opening before revealing aromas of cherry pie, a hint of blue fruit coming through with violets, and anise. Medium to full-bodied, it has a pop of angular...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Sangiovese Grosso
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Sub-region Brunello di Montalcino
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2019 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino, crafted from Sangiovese Grosso, is a distinguished red wine hailing from Tuscany's renowned Brunello di Montalcino sub-region. This vintage has garnered high praise from several respected wine critics, underscoring its exceptional quality and potential for aging.

James Suckling awarded this wine a stellar 95 points, highlighting its complexity and elegance. He notes, "A beautiful red with cedar, mushroom and cherry character, as well as hints of sandalwood. It’s medium-bodied and very polished with loveliness and finesse that comes through clearly." Suckling suggests it is a versatile wine, suitable for immediate enjoyment or extended cellaring.

Kerin O'Keefe, also rating it 95 points, commends the wine's continuous improvement over the years. She describes it as "smooth, concentrated, delicious and energized, not an easy combination but one that they rock in the 2019 vintage." O'Keefe's tasting notes reveal a layered profile with "aromas of camphor, truffle, ripe black-skinned berry and tobacco," and a palate featuring "fleshy black cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice, almond and cake spice framed in velvety tannins." She recommends drinking it between 2027 and 2039.

Jeb Dunnuck's review, provided by Audrey Frick, gives the wine 93 points and notes its initial reticence before revealing its depth. Frick writes, "The 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino is a touch shy on opening before revealing aromas of cherry pie, a hint of blue fruit coming through with violets, and anise." She praises its medium to full body, angular texture, and clean, tapered finish, recommending it for consumption from 2025 to 2040.

Lastly, Wine Spectator's review, scoring it 94 points, describes the wine as "refined and generous," with "plum, cherry, strawberry and even floral flavors." The reviewer appreciates its harmonious elegance and fine-grained tannins that lead to a mineral finish, suggesting it will be best enjoyed from 2026 through 2040.

In summary, the 2019 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino is a highly esteemed wine that exhibits a blend of elegance, complexity, and aging potential. With multiple reviews highlighting its finesse and depth, this wine is a noteworthy addition to any collection.