The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is distinctly powerful and savory in this vintage. Iron, smoke and tobacco open up in a wine that is constantly changing in the glass. Initially quite reticent, the 2010 blossoms with air as the aroma's release and the tannins start to soften. There is a lot going on in this striking, highly recommended Brunello. If opened young, the 2010 needs a lot of air. I would be tempted to cellar the 2010 for at least a few years given the personality of the vintage and the wine's track record for evolution in bottle. Full Body, soft, velvety an intense with sensations of liquorice and spices.
Wine Profile
Region
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Tuscany
Classification
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DOCG
Appellation
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Tuscany
LWIN
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1095678
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Castello Banfi's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the ripest wines I have tasted from this vintage. The bouquet opens to chewy tones of cherry or raspberry preserves with dried prunes and figs at the back. This is no surprise considering the softly sloping, sea-facing vineyards located in the lower part of the appellation where temperatures are slightly warmer on average. There is no doubt that this is an impeccably crafted wine (it sees 50-50 aging in French barrique and larger oak casks) that aspires to a great level of intensity, power and fullness. The mouthfeel is round and immediate with sweet fruit flavors. This Brunello will appeal to those who like a softer side of Sangiovese.
Cherry, plum, strawberry, herbs, and tomatoAs one of the most famous Italian grapes, Sangiovese sits on throne of the grape kingdom. The number of synonyms and clones that this charmer of a grape counts is many, which is why Sangiovese produces wines that can be quite diverse in taste.Sangiovese is internationally famous for its Tuscan darlings: Chianti, Vino Nobile and last but certainly not least, Brunello de Montalcino. Often referred to as one of Italy’s three great B’s, alongside Barolo and Barbaresco, Brunello wines are complex and powerful with high tannins, dusty minerals, and bitter-c
About this WINE
The Producer
Castello Banfi. Castello
Banfi brings together the best of Tuscan wines along with modern science and
technology to bring delicious premium wines to the world.
Founded
in 1978 by the Italian-American brothers, John and Harry Mariani, Castello
Banfi is a winery located south of Montalcino extending to the borders of the
Val d’Orcia in one of world’s most famous wine producing regions, Tuscany. Of
the 7,100 acres of land on the Castello Banfi Winery’s estate, about one third
is dedicated to the production of wine. On this estate the Mariani brothers
created a state-of-the-art winery c...
Castello Banfi. Castello
Banfi brings together the best of Tuscan wines along with modern science and
technology to bring delicious premium wines to the world.
Founded
in 1978 by the Italian-American brothers, John and Harry Mariani, Castello
Banfi is a winery located south of Montalcino extending to the borders of the
Val d’Orcia in one of world’s most famous wine producing regions, Tuscany. Of
the 7,100 acres of land on the Castello Banfi Winery’s estate, about one third
is dedicated to the production of wine. On this estate the Mariani brothers
created a state-of-the-art winery combined with the most advanced viticulture
science for the production of premium wines. The Castello Banfi boasts
delicious Montalcino and Chianti wines along with a range of international
varieties. While visiting the winery,
you can stay at the luxury hotel Il Borgo, located
within a historic fortress, the estate also boasts two classic Tuscan
restaurants, La
Taverna and Sala dei Grappoli along with an elegant wine shop
and a beautiful glass museum.
The Region
The rolling hills of Tuscany are alive with endless rows of vines. In fact, wine is produced over most of the territory in this region of central Italy. The passion, gusto, and delightful flavours of the wine is directly related to the heart and soul of this beautiful land full of myths and legends. However, it's history much more interesting.The wine of Tuscany is cultivated with great passion in Chianti, the hills around Montalcino, the vineyards of San Gimignano and the Lucchesia. Vines grown in the Livorno Hills and the Maremma near the coast carry strong sea notes. Those in the Sienese co...
The rolling hills of Tuscany are alive with endless rows of vines. In fact, wine is produced over most of the territory in this region of central Italy. The passion, gusto, and delightful flavours of the wine is directly related to the heart and soul of this beautiful land full of myths and legends. However, it's history much more interesting.The wine of Tuscany is cultivated with great passion in Chianti, the hills around Montalcino, the vineyards of San Gimignano and the Lucchesia. Vines grown in the Livorno Hills and the Maremma near the coast carry strong sea notes. Those in the Sienese countryside taste of the warmth of the sun combined with the richness of the soil.Giacomo Tachis, Italian wine expert, and creator of the Sassicaia wine describes the Tuscan vineyards with passion. “Here there is light, the sun. Radiant sunlight and the right soil are the soul of wine. But the tradition of the countryside and the memory of men are the solid basis of the extraordinary Tuscan wine culture.”From antiquity, the fruit of the vine has been highly esteemed. Gilgamesh, an ancient Sumerian king, was certain that the secret of immortality could be found in the grapevine. It was during this time that the vines of Tuscany were planted along the sea in Maremma and the coastal regions south of Livorno. It was here that the cradle of Tuscan wines began.The Sangiovese grapevine emerged in the Sienese hills during the early 1700’s. This was to be the first step leading to Chianti, the historic area of central Tuscany known for its great red wines. It is a triangle of land that lies between Greve, Radda, Castellina, and Gaiole. Chianti wine became so important to The Sienese economy and Florentine region that by 1903 an association was formed to protect its quality. In 1931, the boundaries of Chianti vineyards were established.Historian Zeffiro Ciuffoletti sums up the development of Tuscan wine perfectly. “Tuscany, as regards wines, has no equal the world over, thanks to a most felicitous nature, and to a civilization of the grapevine and of wine that has been decanted and refined over the centuries.”
