2016 Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino

Description

Vinous 90 points – Good full ruby-red. Roasted currants, cocoa and tobacco leaf on the nose. Suave, broad and ripe, with a savory quality to the red cherry, chocolate and leather suggestions. Closes medium-long and clean, with a lingering savory echo..Apr | “Americans John and Harry Mariani created this estate from scratch beginning in 1978, hiring enologist Ezio Rivella to oversee the winemaking. The work was completed in 1984, and today 2,400 acres of the 7,100 acre property are planted to grapes. Made fro | Deep red color with violet reflections at this young age. The bouquet is complex but not yet complete, already showing hints of plum jam and blackberries, as well as mineral notes. The body is robust with a good, yet untamed, structure, typical of this po