Castello Banfi is a large American-owned estate that helped put Brunello di Montalcino on the map for international buyers in the 1980s. This is their flagship red from one of Tuscany's most prestigious wine towns — serious, food-friendly, and typically priced more accessibly than small-grower rivals.
The numbers
Drink windowAt peak (2016–2027)
Typical retail~$50
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