2022 Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino

Banfi's Rosso di Montalcino flows across the palate with layers of lush, expressive fruit. The Banfi Rosso was aged in partially new and partially two-year-old French oak. It has a wonderfully restrained and seductive aroma, soft fruit, cherries, and a hint of vanilla. The wine has a rather pleasant mouthfeel, particularly due to the minerality in the mid-palate. The Banfi Rosso Montalcino is soft and approachable with notes of plums and cherries, full of flavor, a smooth and very enjoyable glass of wine.

Brunello di Montalcino is a unique wine region, but within Brunello, Banfi is a truly special estate. The 2,830-hectare estate includes some 800 hectares of vineyards, making Castello Banfi by far the largest and most important producer of Brunello di Montalcino. In addition, a variety of other wines are made using the region's own grapes or imported varietals like Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. The estate is dominated by a beautifully restored medieval castle, which houses a glass museum, a wine shop, and two restaurants. It's well worth a visit.