Take some time and unwind. No, not you — this wine. You’ll definitely want to tuck this one away in the deep recesses of your cellar. It’s just beginning to show itself from under its massive structure. High toned cherry fruit, underbrush and brown spice will gain significant elegance with time. If you must go early with this, decant it overnight. A Platinum Award winner at the 2016 Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition.
Castello Banfi, Brunello di Montacino (Tuscany, Italy) 2011
By Rich Cook