Castello Banfi: 1999, 2005, 2006, 2007

American-owned Castello Banfi is the leader in the production of Brunello di Montalcino. Banfi is the largest maker of Brunello and its blended Brunello is available all over the world. I consistently score it 90 points or more, although the Banfi single vineyard Brunellos such as the Poggio all'Oro and Poggio alle Mura always have a little more to them in the glass. I tasted a range of Brunellos with Enrico Viglierchio, the managing director of Banfi in Italy, including 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 1999. See which wines I like best.

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** The 1999 Castello Banfi Poggio all'Oro was tasted but not rated.