Banfi Belnero Toscana 2015
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Deep red, elegant and with intense scents. On the nose, the sweet notes of plum and blackberry jam are accompanied by hints of vanilla, coffee and tobacco. Powerful and soft structure, with sweet and elegant tannins. Long and persistent finish.
Long-lasting wine, perfect with vegetable and legume soups, grilled meat and more complex dishes such as beef stew.
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James Suckling
Aromas of berries and chocolate with hints of cedar. Full body, tight and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Very structured for this. Needs two or three years to soften. Try after 2021.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2015 Belnero is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that checks all those basic "super Tuscan" boxes. You get bold and immediate fruit with rich aromas of black cherry, dried blackberry, spice, tar and tobacco. There is soft leather as well. The Sangiovese element adds freshness and clarity, while the Cabernet Sauvignon adds structure and the Merlot contributes the broad volume of the mouthfeel.
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Wine Spectator
Though rich and saturated with notes of plum, cherry, peppery greens and earth, this red is vibrant and resonant. The dense, dusty tannins compress the finish a little today, leaving a chalky sensation. Shows some muscle. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Castello Banfi is a family-owned vineyard estate and winery located in the Brunello region of Tuscany. This award-winning estate was founded on the philosophy of blending tradition with innovation, and is recognized as a pioneer in elevating the standards of Italian winemaking. Dedication to excellence has won the approval of aficionados the world over. Capturing honor after prestigious honor, Castello Banfi is a constellation of single vineyards encompassing over three dozen varying subsoils. The estate is renowned for its clonal research that allows noble grape varieties to thrive in their optimal terroir, creating not only a consistently outstanding Brunello, but the ultimate expression of Montalcino Super Tuscans.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.