Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 1996

Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 1996: Some evidence of developing maturity on the colour, which has lost its initial youthful vibrancy. On the nose, nuances of leather, coffee and violets sit alongside more prominent dark fruit aromas. Nicely textured and balanced on the palate, with polyphenol mouthfeel and good acidity. Ripe, fruity tannins which lend a succulence to the palate, and lots of ripe, burnt cherry fruit. Typical Sangiovese acidity. 16/20 (25/11/02)