Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 1.5L

Bright, savory, and easy to share, Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 1.5L is a generous-format Tuscan red made for relaxed dinners and special gatherings. With 14% ABV, it is produced from Sangiovese grown in Montalcino, Tuscany, offering a fresher, more approachable expression of the region’s classic red wine style. Expect notes of ripe cherry, red plum, violet, dried herbs, and a touch of spice, carried by smooth tannins and lively acidity. It pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, where its fruit and structure complement the richness, and it also works well with Pecorino cheese, bringing out the wine’s earthy, savory edge. Producer Information: Castello Banfi Castello Banfi is based in Montalcino, Tuscany, at the historic Poggio alle Mura estate, with vineyards surrounding a medieval castle south of Siena. The modern winery was established in 1978 by Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani, who aimed to combine Tuscan tradition with precise vineyard research and advanced cellar technology. Its production approach emphasizes estate-grown fruit, detailed soil and clonal studies, sustainable farming, controlled fermentation, and careful oak aging, with a strong focus on expressing the character of Montalcino’s hillsides and Mediterranean climate. Beyond its flagship Tuscan reds, Banfi’s wider portfolio includes wines from other Italian regions and grape varieties, such as Vermentino, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and traditional Piedmontese varieties including Brachetto, Cortese, and Moscato. The company is also associated with sparkling and sweet aromatic wines, grappa, extra virgin olive oil, and hospitality through its castle, vineyard tours, and estate dining, making it both a wine producer and a broader ambassador for Italian food and drink culture.