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Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 2012 Wine Review

Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 2012

Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 2012

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $56.95

Drink: 2017-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Banfi

Agent: Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Dry, mouth-watering with puckering tannins on the palate. Black, charred fruit and toasty oak. Needs cellar time, then decant 2 hours. Pair with wild boar with black truffle.

Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: grilled steak, roast leg of lamb, hard cheese, veal piccata.

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This Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 2012 was reviewed on May 12, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Simon Chen rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Benvenuto Brunello in Toronto - Has nice round fruits, not over astringent, has a good structure and finish. A bit of alcohol burn at the end but overall a very well made brunello
From the Tuscany wine region, Banfi (2012) is a dry, mouth-watering and full-bodied Brunello Di Montalcino. Lots of dark fruit and tannins on this wine and it could really use some cellar time to show its best. If you need to drink it now, decant it for three hours prior to serving it with a half-side of beef. Otherwise, hold in cellar for 10 years. - Community Wine Reviews

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