CASTELLO BANFI ROSSO di MONTALCINO 2011 // COMPLEX AND IT'S ALL GOOD Castello Banfi is a family owned vineyard estate and winery in the Brunello region of Tuscany that is known for their commitment to excellence and sparking a renaissance in the art of Italian winemaking. Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino is a dry red
Six sommeliers from Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners to suggest wines worth buying by the case, meaning they’re well-priced, reliable and at least fairly widely available for purchase.
Liz Sagues
Wines from Majestic, Waitrose and local independents recommended this Christmas
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Time has run out for much pre-Christmas on-line bottle buying, so off to the shops.
At Majestic, it s easy to fill a mix-six box (single bottles are much pricier). A different, deliciously aromatic white, versatile with starters and more,
Nero Oro Appassimento (£9) is made from part-dried bunches of Sicily s native grillo grape: lingering fruit, spice and a hint of honey. The big-brother red magnum (£18) is a splendid table centrepiece.
Stylish red alternatives include
Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2018 (£17), great depth of flavour, elegantly balanced fruit, alcohol and oak. If cash is no object, Banfi s