Castello Banfi

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!