Castello Banfi

Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese

8.925 ratings
8.84 pro ratings
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.6

This bottle seems to be showing it's age more with some oxidative tones. While there is still some fruit, it is just hanging on. Nutty, fruit leather and dried red fruits dominate nose and palate, while tannins are barely resolved. Storage has been good, so...

This bottle seems to be showing it's age more with some oxidative tones. While there is still some fruit, it is just hanging on. Nutty, fruit leather and dried red fruits dominate nose and palate, while tannins are barely resolved. Storage has been good, so...

Jul 25th, 2022
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.8

Paired with my wife's tomatoe/tuna sauce/penne.
This is a Goldilocks wine. Not too sweet, not too dry, not too big, not too earthy. Shows plenty of red fruit character with just enough structure to balance things out. In a good place to near term enjoyment.

Paired with my wife's tomatoe/tuna sauce/penne.
This is a Goldilocks wine. Not too sweet, not too dry, not too big, not too earthy. Shows plenty of red fruit character with just enough structure to balance things out. In a good place to near term enjoyment.

Nov 9th, 2020
Jay Kline

We had some friends over for dinner and I whipped up some Cacciucco, a simple Tuscan fisherman’s stew. Figured this Banfi RdM would be a good wine not only to cook with busy also enjoy with the meal. I was right. Red fruits and dried herbs. Medium weight. Nice finish. You really don’t have to think very hard on this one and that was kind of the point.

We had some friends over for dinner and I whipped up some Cacciucco, a simple Tuscan fisherman’s stew. Figured this Banfi RdM would be a good wine not only to cook with busy also enjoy with the meal. I was right. Red fruits and dried herbs. Medium weight. Nice finish. You really don’t have to think very hard on this one and that was kind of the point.

1 person found it helpfulMar 5th, 2020
Matthew Lawrence

Matthew had this 5 years ago

Matthew had this 5 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 17th, 2019
Ann Kunes

nice red, goes with steak and lots more

nice red, goes with steak and lots more

Jul 3rd, 2022
Roman Ochocki

Still young, still light. Smells and tastes like pinot noir, but it's ok. :) With some dark chocolate.

Still young, still light. Smells and tastes like pinot noir, but it's ok. :) With some dark chocolate.

Sep 25th, 2021
Joseph Castine

Nice smooth

Nice smooth

Jan 10th, 2021
Monica Turner

Cooking class

Cooking class

Jan 22nd, 2022
Matt Sterr

Matt had this 3 years ago

Matt had this 3 years ago

Nov 16th, 2020
Erin Casey

Erin had this 7 months ago

Erin had this 7 months ago

Oct 5th, 2023