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Features
Denomination
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Tipologia
Alcohol content
15 %
Format
75 cl Bottle
Additional Notes
Contains sulfites
Temperature
18°-20°C
When to open
To enjoy it at its best, we recommend you to let the wine 'breathe' at least 15-30 minutes before serving
When to drink
Wine good to drink now, but that can have a beautiful evolution after resting for a while in your cellar
Glass
Ballon
Perfect for robust, full-bodied and intense red wines, which require intense oxygenation to disclose all their deep and complex aromas and enhance the evolution in the glass
| Guide | Year | Score | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Suckling | 2018 | 93 / 100 | Outstanding Wine |
| Bibenda | 2018 | 4 / 5 | High Level Wine |
Banfi
| Foundation Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Vineyard hectares | 850 |
| Annual production | 10.000.000 bt |
| Winemaker | Rudy Buratti |
| Address | Castello di Poggio alle Mura - 53024 Montalcino (SI) |
Perfect to drink with
Roasted and Grilled Meat
Red Meat Stew
Game
Aged Cheese
The bottles of Banfi