1999 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino
ITALY / TUSCANY /
International Wine Cellar | Rating: 90
($66) Impressive saturated ruby, extremely dark for Brunello. Brooding aromas of dark berry syrup and licorice; distinct hints of surmaturite Then big, broad and extremely unevolved; highly concentrated but currently monolithic, and not really displaying its fruit. Finishes with big, chewy but ultimately rather fine tannins. Impressive in a modern style, but is this too solid for its own good?Author: Stephen TanzerIssue: September/October 2004Wine Spectator | Rating: 92
Decadent, earthy and opulent, with jam and spice on the nose. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, soft finish. There's wonderful density and beautiful fruit. So ready.'99 Brunello blind retrospective (2009). Drink now. 55,000 cases made.Author: James SucklingJancis Robinson | Rating: 15
Deep purple. Relatively simple, bland red wine. Tasted immediately after Poggiolo, it seemed to have so little personality.Author: Jancis Robinson
Self | Rating: 90
Author: Ish Wine CellarSelf | Rating: 91
Author: Billy the KidSelf | Rating: 94
Author: sm122097Self | Rating: 92
orange rim. Light to med body. Nose with caramel, stewed plums, even a hint of soya. Palate smooth long tannins with drying end, cherries, some leather , moca. Well balanced. Long Very GoodDrink Dates: 2005-2020Author: docwineSelf | Rating: 92
This wine has performed well for the past 5 years, and this most recent example continues the streak. Ruby red, silky, smoky with great aromatic presence. Drinks |fast| at the table! A great way to introduce classic Sangiovese, and Brunello. Might have a few more years to go, but continues to perform so well, why wait.Drink Dates: 2004-2015Author: Miguel L
The rolling hills of Tuscany are home to ancient vines that grew wild long before modern times. Sangiovese is the variety of the region's best-known wines, Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti. In recent years, “Super Tuscans"—blends including non-native Bordeaux varieties—have gained in popularity and acclaim. The region's Mediterranean climate, with its warmer average temperatures, provides ideal conditions for the development of rich, structured, and age-worthy wines.
Collector Data For This Wine
- 816 bottles owned
- 239 collectors
- Average collector rating: 92
(Out of 239 collectors)