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Castello Banfi 2007 Excelsus Red (Toscana)
- $81
The 2007 Excelsus is a gorgeous super Tuscan expression (with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) that shows quality and superior fruit on all levels. Castello Banfi has really hit a home run with this vintage. You’ll encounter persuasive aromas of cassis, blackberry, chocolate, tobacco, curry leaf and deep renderings of exotic spice. The wine’s texture is exceedingly…
— M.L.
(10/1/2011)
Castello Banfi 2004 Poggio all'Oro Riserva Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Cellar Selection
- $150
The last time this special Riserva was produced was in 1999. Only produced in excellent vintages, the 2004 expression shows amazing concentration, balance, complexity, depth and personality. Aromas include black cherry, cola, light smoke, graphite and moist tobacco. The mouthfeel is deep, penetrating and long lasting with tight but polished tannins. Drink after 2015.
— M.L.
(10/1/2010)
Castello Banfi 2006 Poggio all’Oro Riserva Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
- $150
Poggio all’Oro (a wine only produced in the best vintages) is a sophisticated and austere Brunello with just a tiny dab of sweet spice and red rose aromas on the bouquet. Beyond those are steady, savory pulses of tobacco, leather and dark cedar. The wine is plush, textured and rich, with a polished firmness that keeps it grounded on the palate.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Castello Banfi 2006 Poggio alle Mura Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $82
The celebrated Poggio alle Mura Brunello delivers hearty masculine richness and deep layers of sassy spice that are offset by plush blackberry and cherry nuances. The wine shows solid structure that will soften with careful cellar aging.
— M.L.
(4/1/2011)
Castello Banfi 2007 Summus Red (Toscana)
- $69
Summus is a beautiful Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah that opens with a drying, dusty mineral feel followed by loads of plump, ripe fruit. Great care was executed in the clonal selection of Sangiovese and that variety delivers the wine’s distinctive territoriality.
— M.L.
(10/1/2011)
Castello Banfi 1999 Poggio All’Oro Riserva Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Cellar Selection
- $150
Smooth and lush, with a ton of berry, cherry and smoke character. Supremely ripe and full, with chocolate and spice mixed into the prime cherry/berry palate. This is a wine for anyone who simply loves wine; maybe it isn’t ultra-complex but there’s no arguing about its polish and style. It’s incredibly round and likable. Imported by Banfi Vintners.
— M.S.
(7/1/2005)
Castello Banfi 2007 Poggio alle Mura Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $82
Named after one of the most beautiful stone castles in Europe, Poggio alle Mura is a dark and compelling wine that shows a clean quality, a fresh mouthfeel and excellent length. Beautiful fruit intensity with cherry, blackberry, spice, leather and tobacco describe the bouquet. Good aging potential.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Castello Banfi 1999 Summus Sangiovese (Sant'Antimo)
- Editors' Choice
- $63
Luscious and bold, with a round, masculine bouquet of blackberry, bitter chocolate and a whiff of coconut. The palate sports perfect harmony; it’s full of cola, cherry, plum and espresso. The finish is tight and right on the money. Lovely stuff from a fine vintage; a wine made in the rich, sweet, modern style. The blend is Sangiovese, Cabernet and Syrah.
— M.S.
(11/15/2003)
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