Banfi produces an enormous vary of Italian wines which can be extensively out there. In the present day we’re recent vintages of three of their extra widespread pink choices, all constructed round Sangiovese. Let’s give them a strive.
2019 Banfi Chianti Classico – Chianti Classico wines are tannic and are typically fairly dry, and that is truly a dry instance of the fashion. However the tannins that make it so dry, coupled with the wine’s excessive acidity, additionally lend it a velvety mouthfeel. The nostril and palate provide pretty easy however gratifying notes of cherry and leather-based. That is an inexpensive bottle of wine that may pair properly with something meaty from a steak to pepperoni pizza. B / $14
2017 Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva – It is a tight Chianti with a restrained nostril and palate, each exhibiting notes of cherry, vanilla, and a contact of cocoa powder. The wine opens up a bit over time within the glass however not as a lot as I might have appreciated. There may be some good construction right here with good acidity, drying tannins, and a stable mouthfeel, however the end is brief and astringent. That is undoubtedly a wine that must be paired with meals. B- / $20
2016 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino – The nostril is light, exhibiting gentle, built-in black cherry and cola notes together with some leather-based and cedar wooden. The palate additionally affords black cherry, cedar, and leather-based together with some tobacco and black tea. The tannins are proper the place they belong on this strong pink, which has a pleasant mouthfeel and a medium to lengthy end, however I can’t assist however really feel the wine lacks the wow issue that I search for in higher-priced Brunello. Not a nasty wine in any respect, however I wished extra. B+ / $80
2016 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino
$80
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