Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto 2017 750ml

Name: Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto 2017 750ml
Brand: Banfi
SKU: 920122
Price: 82.95 USD
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Rating: 94 (6 reviews)

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750ml

country

Italy

region

Tuscany

appellation

Brunello Di Montalcino

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Additional vintages

2018 2017 2016

Rated 94 by Decanter

Sourced from three distinct plots of the 10ha Marrucheto vineyard, planted in 2009, fermented in Banfi's hybrid French oak and stainless steel tanks then matured for 30 months in French oak barrels. Gentle cherry and chocolate aromas are accompanied by touches of wood and earth. In the mouth it's grippy and dense, a black fruit character lifted by lighter red berries and clean acidity. There's plenty of complexity of damp earth, spices, new leather, tobacco and a touch of black tea, leading to a balanced finish of black cherry and spicy raspberry. ... More details

Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto 2017 750ml

Rated 94 by Decanter

Rated 94 by Wine Advocate

This is the second edition of a wine that the entire cellar team at Castello Banfi is proud to present. A lot of work, research and thinking went into the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto. This bottle represents perhaps the most tangible conclusion of years of vineyard mapping, soil studies and cellar tweaking. This one parcel, the Vigna Marrucheto, with light brown soils rich with marina fossils and smooth stones, was singled out for its fruit purity, intensity and endurance. The wine opens to a dark, inky appearance with plenty of ripe plum followed by spice, leather and tarry smoke. Vigna Marrucheto (with 13,325 bottles released) is velvety and soft with lots of volume and depth. This hot vintage is especially characterized by that ripeness.

Rated 94 by James Suckling

Very pretty blue fruits with crushed stone and bark as well as pine needle undertones. It’s medium- to full-bodied with firm and velvety tannins with a dusty texture. Very long and fresh with brightness and focus. Better after 2023 but already attractive and fresh for the vintage.

Rated 92 by Vinous Media

The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto is remarkably pretty, featuring raspberry and strawberry fruits complemented by sweet herbs and hints of smoke. This is a silky, polished expression, with cool-toned red berries coasting along a core of brisk acids, as rosy inner florals and hints of licorice form toward the close. While it’s structured, the energy remains high as the Vigna Marrucheto tapers off savory, spicy and long.

Rated 91 by Wine Spectator

The ripe plum and blackberry fruit flavors in this red pick up iron, tobacco and wild herb accents before succumbing to the stiff, underlying tannins. There is appealing fruit, freshness and detail here, yet a touch dry in the end. Best from 2025 through 2038. 1,110 cases made, 200 cases imported.

Rated 90 by Wine Enthusiast

Aromas of fragrant blue flowers, baked plum and mocha shape the nose. Bold and brawny, the full-bodied palate offers prune, dried cherry, licorice and the heat of evident alcohol alongside close-grained, drying tannins. Give the tannins another year or two, then drink sooner rather than later. Drink 2023–2028.

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Intense ruby red color, its bouquet is elegant and refined. The complexity of the aromas is revealed in the ripe fruity notes of red plums and white peaches. Full bodied, vibrant and taut on the palate, with considerable acidity, it has soft, well-honed tannins and a balanced finish which lingers on the palate.

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Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna Marrucheto 2017 750ml

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Rated 94 by Decanter

Rated 94 by Wine Advocate

Rated 94 by James Suckling

Rated 92 by Vinous Media

Rated 91 by Wine Spectator

Rated 90 by Wine Enthusiast

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size

750ml

country

Italy

region

Tuscany

appellation

Brunello Di Montalcino

Additional vintages

2018 2017 2016

Overview

Varietal: Sangiovese

Sangiovese qualifies as one of the truly ancient grape varietals of the Old World, and whilst it is now grown in several countries across the globe, it very much remains a classic grape of Italian wine making. One of the key features of the Sangiovese grape varietal is that it can act as a 'sponge' of flavors when maturing in oak, taking on the earthy and vanilla tones present in the barrel. These dark grapes produce a wide variety of fine wines, from the lively and strawberry flavored young wines which are growing in popularity, to the complex, spicy and delicious aged wines which are treasured by drinkers and collectors worldwide. With a history which dates back to before the times of the Roman empire, Sangiovese will no doubt continue to be a favorite for wineries wishing to plant grapes which will guarantee quality, and will always attract wine lovers worldwide.

Region: Tuscany

Tuscany is probably Italy's most important and widely respected wine region, with a history which stretches back almost three thousand years, and a set of fine grape varietals which produce some of the most delicious quality white and red wines in the world. Sangiovese and Vernaccia varietal grapes are grown all over this expansive region, and the way they are handled, aged and processed varies from town to town. The beautiful hot climate of Tuscany helps these grapes reach full ripeness, despite the fact the soil of the region is generally problematic for the vintners who work there. Despite this, there is a dedication to quality and flavor in Tuscany which is more or less unmatched anywhere else in Italy, and a great mix of strong tradition and willingness to experiment and think outside the box which has been a wonderful recipe for success in the region.

Country: Italy

Italy is recognised as being one of the finest wine producing countries in the world, and it isn't difficult to see why. With a vast amount of land across the country used primarily for vineyard cultivation and wine production, each region of Italy manages to produce a wide range of excellent quality wines, each representative of the region it is produced in. Any lover of Italian wines will be able to tell you of the variety the country produces, from the deliciously astringent and alpine-fresh wines of the northern borders, to the deliciously jammy and fruit-forward wines of the south and the Italian islands. Regions such as Barolo are frequently compared with Bordeaux and Burgundy in France, as their oak aged red wines have all the complexity and earthy, spicy excellence of some of the finest wines in the world, and the sparkling wines of Asti and elsewhere in Italy can easily challenge and often exceed the high standards put forward by Champagne. Thanks to excellent terrain and climatic conditions, Italy has long since proven itself a major player in the world of wines, and long may this dedication to quality and excellence continue.

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