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Castello Banfi is a family-owned vineyard estate and winery located in the Brunello region of Tuscany. This award-winning estate was founded on the philosophy of blending tradition with innovation, and is recognized as a pioneer in elevating the standards of Italian winemaking. Dedication to excellence has won the approval of aficionados the world over. Capturing honor after prestigious honor, Castello Banfi is a constellation of single vineyards encompassing over three dozen varying subsoils. The estate is renowned for its clonal research that allows noble grape varieties to thrive in their optimal terroir, creating not only a consistently outstanding Brunello, but the ultimate expression of Montalcino Super Tuscans. (Castello Banfi Website)
[ Close ] Aqua VitaeCrystal clear in color. Aromas of peach complemented by almond notes. Slightly unctuous on the palate, with dried fruit flavors and toast notes. Long smooth finish. [ Close ] 
BelnerODeep and intense mauve red color. Gentle aromas of vanilla, tobacco and coffee, with hints of cherry jam and prunes. Harmonious with soft, well-balanced tannins. Persistent finish and a great potential for aging. [ Close ] 
Brunello di MontalcinoIntense ruby red in color with garnet reflections. Aromas of violets and vanilla, with hints of licorice. Velvety palate, with tart-cherry flavors and traces of spice. Well structured with supple tannins, superb concentration, and good acidity. Persistent finish. [ Close ] 
Colvecchio SyrahIntense ruby red color with mauve hues. Aromas of berries and spice with hints of black olives and tobacco. Well-structured, with balanced acidity and tannins, and velvety mouth-filling flavors. [ Close ] 
Cum LaudeRuby red, intense, and very deep. Complex, with notes of blackberries, plum jam, cherries, with aromas of licorice, lack olives, and pipe tobacco. Full bodied, dense tannins, round, and soft. Can benefit from moderate aging, but already very enjoyable upon release. [ Close ] 
ExcelsuSIntense ruby red with garnet tones. Rich and ample bouquet, with hints of plum and black currant. Well-structured with remarkable fruit concentration and supple tannins. [ Close ] 
FloruSA late harvest dessert wine with a perfect balance of fruit, body and bouquet. Rich and golden in color. Elegant, harmonious with hints of apricot, honeysuckle, raisins and honey. The taste is unctuous, with dried-apricot, raisin and honey flavors. Subtly sweet. Long finish with nuanus of almond and honey. [ Close ] 
Fontanelle ChardonnayDeep yellow-straw color with gold hues. Intense and fruit forward aromas with spicy notes of vanilla. Soft and dry taste with hints of apple, peach, and apricot surrounded by light vanilla. [ Close ] 
Mandrielle MerlotDeep ruby color with purple hues. Fruit-forward and spicy bouquet with notes of blackberries and plums. Full bodied with supple tannins that allow for long aging. [ Close ] 
Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino RiservaIntense ruby red in color, acquiring garnet reflections with age. A lush bouquet, with black fruit and spice, complemented by tobacco, violet, and chocolate notes. On the palate, the wine is full bodied with a velvety mouthfeel and well structured with supple tannins and good acidity. It offers rich flavors of plums and cherries followed by a long finish with nuances of berries and spice. [ Close ] 
Poggio alle Mura Brunello di MontalcinoDeep and intense red color; complex but immediately captivating with fresh and sweet flavors of plums, cherries, blackberry jam, and raspberries. The forward fruit is enveloped with hints of chocolate, cigar box, vanilla and licorice. [ Close ] 
Rosso di MontalcinoIntense ruby red in color with violet reflections. Fresh bouquet with typical varietal characteristics of violet, cherry, and plum. Full and elegant in taste, with a surprisingly long finish. [ Close ] 
San Angelo Pinot GrigioPale yellow-straw in color. Fresh, fruit-forward bouquet with notes of pear, banana, peach, anise, and honey. Rich and full-bodied, with a long finish. [ Close ] 
Serena Sauvignon BlancStraw-yellow in color. Herbaceous bouquet, complemented by aromas of grapefruit and peach. [ Close ] 
SummuSDeep ruby red, with violet reflections. Enticing floral notes, followed by black fruit and spice. Well-structured, with black cherry, cassis, and vanilla notes. [ Close ] 
Tavernelle Cabernet SauvignonIntense, deep ruby-red color. Rich and complex berry bouquet with notes of red fruit and cassis. Velvety taste, full bodied, and intense, with a very long finish. |
