My first look at the 2014, and it continues a stellar line of well-priced Brunello. It’s taut, as you’d expect a new release to be, yet it’s already approachable, with bright cherry and rich earthy minerality riding a sturdy structure. A powerhouse that will finish longer and longer as it ages gracefully. A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Castello Banfi, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2014
By Rich Cook