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Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Sangiovese
Castello Banfi · Tuscany · Italy
94 pts · Wine Spectator94 pts · James Suckling93 pts · Robert Parker's Wine Advocate93 pts · Jeb Dunnucksustainable
$58.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 94-point score from Wine Spectator.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A structured Tuscan red with dark cherry and blackberry fruit, violet, licorice, spice, savory earth and firm polished tannins.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Chianti Classico Riserva, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Barolo with age, or Cabernet lovers' Sangiovese with more savory lift.
Why buy it
It is a benchmark, widely distributed Brunello from a major Montalcino producer, with verified 100% Sangiovese identity and strong recent professional reviews.
Best for
Red meat, wild game, aged cheese, and meals where you want a classic cellar-worthy Italian red.
Style
Full-bodied, dry, savory Sangiovese with dark fruit, spice, oak polish and age-worthy tannin.
Drinks like
Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, mature Rioja Reserva.
Experience level
Best for shoppers who enjoy dry, structured reds; approachable enough with a meal but more rewarding with air.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled ribeye or bistecca alla fiorentina · venison ragù or wild boar pappardelle · aged pecorino toscano · mushroom and farro risotto
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 45-60 minutes while young; older bottles should be decanted gently for sediment.
- Glassware:
- Large Bordeaux or Brunello/Sangiovese glass
- Drink or cellar:
- For non-vintage store inventory, enjoy now with air or cellar if the bottle is from a recent release; follow the bottle vintage and condition.
- After opening:
- Best the day opened; can hold 1-2 days refrigerated with a tight closure.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino is a polished Tuscan Sangiovese with violet, vanilla, licorice and spice notes over a full, velvety frame. It is built for hearty food, especially red meats, game and aged cheeses.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Sangiovese
- Grapes
- Sangiovese 100%
- Producer
- Castello Banfi
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Tuscany
- Appellation
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Montalcino, Southern Tuscany; producer notes stony, calcareous, well-structured soils at about 720 feet altitude.
- Vessel:
- Vinification with 10-12 days of skin contact.
About the winery · Castello Banfi ›
Banfi is closely associated with Montalcino and with research into Sangiovese for Brunello. The producer describes this Brunello as the result of more than three decades of clonal research on Sangiovese. Its Montalcino program balances modern cellar precision with the traditional requirements of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. The estate also communicates an active sustainability program, including Equalitas certification at the organization level and vintage-specific product certifications.
Sustainability
Equalitas Sustainable Wine · Vintage-specific product certification; Equalitas lists Brunello di Montalcino Castello di Banfi DOCG for 2021 and 2022 with CSQA. Verify the bottle label for the shelf vintage. ↗Equalitas organization certification · Banfi Societa Agricola Srl obtained Equalitas organization certification in 2021. ↗
Critic reviews
94/100Wine Spectator
“Dense black fruit, iron, tomato leaf and Mediterranean scrub; best from 2029 through 2046.”
94/100James Suckling
“Dusty spices, dried citrus, earthy savory notes, tight tannins and grilled-orange character.”
93/100Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
“Good concentration, plum, blackcurrant, sweet spice and well-managed tannins.”
93/100Jeb Dunnuck
“Clove, incense, dried cherries, redcurrants and pine with refreshing acidity.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Sangiovese dry or sweet?
- Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Sangiovese is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Sangiovese taste like?
- A structured Tuscan red with dark cherry and blackberry fruit, violet, licorice, spice, savory earth and firm polished tannins.
- What food pairs with Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Sangiovese?
- It pairs well with grilled ribeye or bistecca alla Fiorentina, venison ragù or wild boar pappardelle, aged Pecorino Toscano and mushroom and farro risotto.
- How should I serve Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Sangiovese?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 45-60 minutes while young; older bottles should be decanted gently for sediment. Glass: Large Bordeaux or Brunello/Sangiovese glass.
- Is Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Sangiovese a good value?
- At $58.99 it carries a verified 94-point score from Wine Spectator; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Sangiovese?
- 750 ml bottle, 14% alcohol by volume.