Castello Banfi

The 2001 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino is drinking so pure right now... such a baby, but beautiful. Firm tannins, stewed tomatoes, dried earthy cherries. The 1997 Banfi SummuS (Cab, Sangiovese and Syrah) is a powerhouse... full of sotto bosco (see posts from Italy trip), dried leaves, but powerful tannins and a firm backbone. Awesome now, but still needs time. The 1997 Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino rocks... an elegant, sikly-smooth Sangiovese... Only one word to describe it - pure.