Banfi

12 Bottle Case. The Banfi Col di Sasso is a delicate and charming blend of Cabernet and Sangiovese; shows pleasing berry flavors and soft palate textures.

Powerful, ripe and full of vigor, the Castello di Bossi Corbaia is a majestic wine rivaling the best Cabernets from California and the top stars from Bordeaux.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '97 Castello Banfi Summus is a tight and extremely well-made wine; aromas of red licorice and blackberries, with hints of cloves; full body, yet polished and velvety.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '97 Castello Banfi Excelsus goes off the concentration meter; black color; wonderful aromas of mint, currants and blackberries; full body; it goes on and on.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '96 Banfi Summus (offers) intense aromas of berry, mint, dried herb and currant; full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a lovely vanilla, berry and cherry aftertaste.

A wine with a lasting impression, the Volpaia Coltassala is a masterful wine with superb flavors of polished ripe fruits; long and fine on the palate, this a classy wine!

Intense ruby red with garnet reflections; ethereal, violet, vanilla with hints of licorice; full, soft, velvety, with traces of spice.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '08 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino is a vibrant, cherry and black currant-flavored red, with a bracing structure that drives to the lingering conclusion; hints of spice.

95 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Produced only in exceptional years, the 07 Castello Banfi Excelsus delivers full flavors with loads of blackberry; toasty oak and intense coffee character; very intense, Superb!

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '06 Banfi Summus is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah; expressing beautiful raspberry fruit flavors with a well integrated tannins and a long finish.

A Super Tuscan blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah that opens with rich aromas of black fruit and rich dark chocolate; full bodied with polished and silky tannins on the finish.

91 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The 07 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino expresses dark red berries; licorice; spice and sweet tobacco notes; full bodied with matching flavors on the palate; long and silky finish.

95 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '06 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino expresses lots of sandalwood, with blueberry and blackberry aromas; full bodied with fine tannins and a long caressing finish.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '04 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino has fabulous aromas of blackberry, black cherry and raspberry; wonderfully integrategrated tannins, fresh mushrooms and milk chocolate

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A total charmer, the red and black-fruited '05 Castello Banfi Belnero brings elegance to the palate; offers plenty of ripe fruitiness; long and tasty on the palate; drinks now.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '03 Banfi Brunello shows clean blueberry pie and floral aromas and flavors on a full bodied palate with fine tannins and a tight finish; balanced and long.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '02 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino is very impressive for the vintage; rich and colored, with good fruit; full, velvety and round; best after 2008.

Bell'Agio in Italian means "easygoing lifestyle," and Bell'Agio Chianti evokes just that idea. The wine is dry, smooth, with zesty notes of cherry and berry fruit.

Silver Medal, 2008 Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Comp. A smartly balanced wine with light citrus and apple flavors. Bright and zesty.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '03 Castello Banfi Summus is balanced and pretty for such a hot vintage; fine tannins and a bright, fruity aftertaste; Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.

Fresh and light, the Banfi Centine Rose offers clean, crisp flavors and pert, lively palate; refreshing yet easy on the palate; finishes with a smooth, crisp texture; enjoy with proscuitto.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '01 Castello Banfi Excelsus has fabulous aromas of blackberry, currant and lightly toasted oak; full-bodied, with a rich, silky texture and a long, luscious finish.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '01 Castello Banfi Summus has beautiful aromas of blackberry and cherry, with a hint of chocolate; full-bodied; ultrarefined tannin structure and a long, caressing finish.

Crystal clear in color. Aromas of peach complemented by almond notes. Slightly unctuous on the palate, with dried fruit flavors and toast notes. Long finish.

The Banfi Rosa Regale is a fun, yet serious sweet red wine, with a delicious flavors and light effervescence.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '04 Banfi Cum Laude is very aromatic, with licorice and berry character; full bodied, with currant, mint, dried flowers and incense; silky and refined.

96 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The Banfi Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino has intense aromas of smoke and coffee; opens to layers of beautiful, pure fruit; supersilky tannins; absolutely gorgeous.

Outstanding Chianti Classico, and a great value; rip with pleasing red cherry and plum aroma with just a hint of violets; ripe flavors and smooth tannins make this the perfect pasta wine.

90 PTS GOLD MEDAL BEVERAGE TESTING INSTITUTE. A premium Grappa produced from the grape skins of the Brunello di Montalcino. Dry and austere with a penetrating, clean finish.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '01 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino has loads of blackberry, currant and toasted oak; full-bodied, chewy and rich; long finish; this is big and rich.

96 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '97 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio all'Oro Riserva is a blockbuster; incredibly intense black cherry aromas; full-bodied; concentrated fruit; very extracted.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '98 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Paggio alle Mura has super concentrated aromas, with loads of jam, almost raisin aromas, with hints of spices and flowers; full-bodied.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '99 Castello Banfi Summus has gorgeous aromas of blackberries, spices and licorice, with hints of meat; full-bodied; extremely refined tannins and a long, long finish.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '99 Banfi Excelsus has subtle aromas of flowers, berries and cherries, with hints of minerals; full bodied; a lovely balance; delicious. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Flavors of dried citrus and sweet earth are persistent and long on the palate. Sprightly aftertaste.

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '99 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino shows an incredible concentration of fruit, with loads of berries and spices on the nose; full-bodied, with soft and silky tannins.

The Banfi Le Rime makes a good argument for wineries to blend Chardonnay with Pinot Grigio. Fine, crisp aftertaste.

The Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco gives any top end California Cabernet a run for its money.

89 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '04 Castello dei Rampolla Chianti Classico offers pretty aromas of berry & cedar, with a lilac undertone; medium to full bodied, with very silky tannins and bright acidity.

96 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. This '97 Brunello is built for aging; loads of strawberry, cherry, red licorice aromas; full bodied and quite tannic, yet refined and polished. Deep concentration on the finish.

87 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The 1998 Castello Chianti Classico is earthy, rustic, with dark ruby garnet colr as well as an intriguing bouquet of melted licorice, sweet cherry fruit and green peppercorns.

Rich and full-bodied, this wine invites a juicy steak accented with fresh rosemary.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. One of the great Tuscan estates, Castello di Fonterutoli has produced a magnificently polished and flavorful wine; serve ths stately '99 with your lightly grilled chicken.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR; SPECTATOR SELECTION. The 99 Chianti Classico is a well-built wine with excellent textures and ripe fruit flavors; an excellent choice with raviolis in a piquant meat sauce.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '97 Brolio is a grand Chianti Classico, cool as marble, sweet as ripe cherries; aroma is edged with complexity and a rich, woody warmth; should develop well.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. A thoroughly caressing and delicious red, the '96 Castello Rampolla Sammarco is very pretty, with rose, berry, plum and coffee aromas; Full-bodied; soft and velvety tannins.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR! Intense berry, herbs, and mint aromas. Full bodied, with velvety tannins and a lovely vanilla, berry, & cherry finish. This is a wonderful blend of Cabernet, Sangiovese, & Syrah

87 PTS WINE SPECTATOR! Absolutely gorgeous! This Tuscan red is full of currant and berry aromas, with hints of mint. Medium bodied, with good intensity of fruit on the palate, and moderate tannins.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. This '93 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio all'Oro Riserva is big, chewy and delicious; opens with beautiful, multidimensional aromas of ripe berries, mushrooms; full-bodied.

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '97 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino is solid and focused, with mineral, blackberry and licorice character. Full bodied and very chunky, with lots of round tannins.

Aromas of red cherries. Big strawberry and cherry notes on the palate. Slightly sparkling.

The Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino is rich, dense and suave, with a cherry cola quality to the ripe dark fruit and herbal flavors; finishes long and very clean.

Fresh and succulent; offering white peach and grapefruit flvors, with a hint of orange peel; balance and quite long in the finish.

The Banfi Principessa is a top quality Gavi; high-class flavors with an almost international richness to it; sweet earth and fine citrus notes.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. This outstanding Castello Banfi Tavernelle Cabernet Sauvignon from Tuscany has interesting aromas of ripe fruit and meat, with herbs; give it some time in the bottle.

The Col di Sasso Sangiovese/Cabernet is a pleasant medium bodied red with a pleasant aftertaste; light tannins make it very drinkable now.

The Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva expresses a deep ruby color; with hints of vanilla, chocolate and red cherry aromas; full-bodied with a rich mouthfeel and a long, well balanced finish.

The Banfi Col di Sasso is a delicate and charming blend of Cabernet and Sangiovese that shows pleasing berry flavors and soft palate textures.

Hints of cedar, cassis, and tobacco in the nose. The flavors are strong and dry. Great after dinner drink.

91 PTS JAMES SUCKLING. Full bodied with soft, silky tannins on the palate. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot.

Ripe, powerful and deep, the Banfi Brunello di Montalcino is a generous red wine with lofty aspirations; take this special wine to your next dinner party or serve with your best friends!