Tasting Notes for Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2006

Red Wines	Sangiovese	Tuscany	Italy

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Date Printed: 5/18/2013

Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2006

(search item no. 108962)
James Suckling rating: 95 points
The Wine Advocate rating: 92 points
PRICE ON 5/18/2013: $65.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2008 Wine Enthusiast rating: 91 points
2007 James Suckling rating: 94 points
2007 Wine Enthusiast rating: 92 points
2007 The Wine Advocate rating: 91 points
2004 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
2004 International Wine Cellar rating: 93 points
2004 Wine & Spirits rating: 92 points
2003 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
2003 Wine & Spirits rating: 90 points
2003 The Wine News rating: 90 points
2002 Wine Spectator rating: 88 points
2001 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
2001 Wine Enthusiast rating: 91 points
2001 International Wine Cellar rating: 91 points
2000 The Wine News rating: 93 points
2000 Wine Enthusiast rating: 90 points
2000 Wine Spectator rating: 89 points
2000 Wine & Spirits rating: 89 points
1999 Wine Spectator rating: 94 points
1999 Wine Enthusiast rating: 91 points
1998 Wine Spectator rating: 92 points
1998 The Wine News rating: 90 points
1998 Wine Enthusiast rating: 89 points
1997 International Wine Cellar rating: 97 points
1997 Wine Spectator rating: 94 points
1997 Wine Enthusiast rating: 92 points
1997 Wine & Spirits rating: 92 points
1996 The Wine News rating: 90 points
1995 Wine Enthusiast rating: 92 points
1995 Wine & Spirits rating: 92 points
1995 The Wine News rating: 92 points
1995 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
1994 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
1993 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points

Winemaker's Notes:

The 1997 vintage of this wine was ranked #3 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2002

Intense ruby red in color with garnet reflections. Aromas of violets and vanilla, with hints of licorice. Velvety palate, with tart-cherry flavors and traces of spice. Well structured with supple tannins, superb concentration, and good acidity. Persistent finish.

My Notes:

Additional wines from Castello Banfi:

2007 Brunello di Montalcino (search item no. 116650)
2009 Centine Toscana (search item no. 112615)
2009 Chianti Classico Riserva (search item no. 122229)
2010 Centine Toscana (search item no. 116622)
2010 Col di Sasso (search item no. 116125)
2010 Rosso di Montalcino (search item no. 116466)
2011 Centine Bianco (search item no. 118112)
2011 Chianti Superiore (search item no. 122519)
2011 Rosa Regale Brachetto (search item no. 115752)
2012 Le Rime Pinot Grigio (search item no. 123876)

About Castello Banfi:

In 1978 John and Harry Mariani, owners of the U.S. wine importer Banfi Vintners, established the award winning vineyard estate and winery Castello Banfi in the Brunello region of Tuscany. A constellation of single vineyards located on ideal sites cover about one third of the 7,100 acre (2,830 hectares) estate. The remaining land consists of bucolic meadows, olive and plum groves, and woodland. Central to the property is a medieval castle that functions as a hospitality center, hosting visitors at a full service restaurant, enoteca and museum dedicated to the history of glass and its relation to wine.