1997 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino
Sangiovese
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By Edward Beltrami
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July/August 2002, IWC Issue #103, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Richard Jennings
(Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino) Bricking very dark red violet color; aromatic, mature, dried berry, saline, coffee, roast beef nose; mature, savory, dried mushroom, beef jus, iodine palate; medium-plus finish 92+ points
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By Richard Jennings
(Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino) Mature spicy plum and dried black fruit nose; very tasty, dried plum and berry palate; medium-plus finish
12/4/2008, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage1997
- TypeRed
- ProducerCastello Banfi
- VarietySangiovese
- Designationn/a
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- SubRegionMontalcino
- AppellationBrunello di Montalcino
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code000000027892, 080516044248, 080516044258, 3023674530168, 8015674143160, 8015674530168, 8054181280913
2/4/2024 - Mallards wrote: 92 Points
We were highly distressed when we saw this beauty should have been drunk by 2013. We have taken care of it, and it was a pleasure to drink. A very, very slight hint of age, but overall a wonderful wine.
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12/25/2023 - J.SUTTON wrote: 85 Points
The wine was definitely past its peak. It was all stewed fruit and flabby. It was probably many years past its peak. Decanted after several hours which didn’t help. Had this and the Poggio Alle Mura from the same vintage. Same issue.
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10/11/2023 - HalaniMD wrote: 89 Points
Fine, little past it’s prime. Wouldn’t repurchase.
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6/30/2023 - StainedGlass wrote: 92 Points
My last bottle of this vintage and what a pleasant surprise. After a disappointing prior bottle a couple of years ago and some initial funk and strong tannins, it’s settled down after a couple hours, the dried red cherry fruit emerged . Medium dark ruby color. Chambord, dusty tannins, tobacco leaf. Drink now but the right bottle correctly stored could continue to impress
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6/3/2023 - kfk wrote: 93 Points
everything in balance, mature, in a great spot still has life in it
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