Let’s taste some reds from Banfi on July 3rd

Description

1-Castello Banfi 2022 Toscana Belnero IGT Tuscany Italy
Wine Spectator 90 Rating
$28.99 bottle and by the six pack $23.00 bottle
Laced with black currant, blackberry, violet and Mediterranean herb flavors, this red is dense yet remains expressive. Firms up on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Drink now through 2030.

2-Castello Banfi 2021 Cum Laude Red Blend Tuscany Italy
Wine Spectator 95 Rating
$29.99 bottle and by the six pack $26.00 bottle
Tightly knit and supple, delivering black currant, blackberry, violet and graphite aromas and flavors. This harmonious red shows a well-integrated structure, with terrific energy and length. Though approachable now, this should really hit its stride in a year or two. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah.

3-Banfi 2019 Summus Red Blend Tuscany Italy
James Suckling 92 Rating
$69.99 bottle and by the six pack $60.00 bottle
Dark-fruited and chocolaty character here with crushed walnuts, dried leaves, licorice and hints of moss. Medium- to full-bodied, polished and silky with rather supple but velvety tannins. Juicy and attractive fruit. Firm and spicy at the end. Sustainable. Drink or hold.

4-Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany Italy
Wine Advocate 93 Rating
$69.99 bottle and by the six pack $60.00 bottle
The Castello Banfi 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a velvety character that includes the softness and generosity of a warm and dry vintage. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, blackcurrant, grilled herb and sweet rose. This Brunello is open-knit and accessible. It has sweet tannins on the close.

5-Castello Banfi 2019 Poggio Alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany Italy
Kerin O’Keefe 95 Rating
$89.99 bottle and by the six pack $75.00 bottle
Aromas of blue flower, mature plum and exotic brown spice mingle with earthy scents of new leather and Mediterranean scrub on the compelling 2019 Poggio alle Mura. Full-bodied and intense, the palate delivers juicy Morello cherry, licorice and tobacco framed in tightly knit, fine-grained tannins. It’s well balanced, with fresh acidity.

6-Castello Banfi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto Tuscany Italy
Kerin O’Keefe 95 Rating
$129.99 bottle and by the six pack $115.00 bottle
Intense and fragrant, the bold 2019 Banfi Vigna Marrucheto is a full-bodied stunner, boasting enticing aromas of camphor, mocha, baked plum, forest floor and leather. On the savory, enveloping palate, velvety tannins wrap around dried cherry, tobacco, and crushed mint.