1997 Castello Banfi - Brunello di Montalcino - 2 Bottles (0.75L)

Parker Points: 92/100 (The 1997 vintage in Tuscany is considered legendary and historically exceptional; this Brunello di Castello Banfi has been awarded by international critics with excellent scores for its great structure, concentration, and extraordinary aging potential) Fill level: Cork Label condition: Excellent labels (front and back labels perfectly intact, clean and sharp for both bottles) Capsule condition: Excellent (capsules, numbered DOCG seals AAE 00261822 and AAE 00261823 and warranty seals perfectly intact) Bottle size: 2 bottles of 0.75 L (Standard) Bottler: Bottled at the origin by Imbottigliato dal Viticultore Banfi S.r.l. - Montalcino, Italy Wine/cellar history: Castello Banfi is one of the emblematic estates of the Montalcino area, world-renowned for valorizing and promoting the denomination globally. Located on the southern slope of the municipality of Montalcino, the estate benefits from ideal soils and a unique microclimate. The 1997 vintage is one of the most celebrated of the 20th century in Tuscany: a memorable season that yielded an extraordinarily powerful, balanced Sangiovese Grosso with exceptional aging potential. Offering a pair of this identical historic vintage represents a unique strong point for enthusiasts and collectors. Drink or keep: Ready to drink to enjoy their maturity and tertiary evolution, but extraordinarily well preserved and suitable for cellar storage as well. Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello)

Estimate:£0.83

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