94 points Zekun Shuai (JamesSuckling.com): "Solid, showing dusty spices, dried citrus and an earthy, savory undertone. Traditional in style, with tight tannins and a nice grilled-orange character. Very well-balanced, supple and composed. Try from 2027. (12/13/25)"
92 points Vanessa Conlin, MW (The Wine Palate): "The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino reveals effusive orange zest and red berries, accented with savory herbs and fresh olives. A rich mouthfeel of velvety tannins shows just a touch of warmth on the medium finish. Drink: 2026-2031. (Dec 2025)"
91 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is darkly floral and dusty, offering a delicate blend of black cherries, minty herbs, worn leather and spice. It sweeps across the palate with silken textures and racy red and black fruits as fine-grained tannins saturate toward the close. Structured and long, it leaves a youthful tension on the palate that puckers the cheeks as nuances of ground clove fade. Drink: 2028-2038. (Nov 2025)"
91 points Ian D'Agata Wine Review: "Good bright red. Easygoing, nicely approachable Brunello that is redolent of red fruit, spice and cedar nuances. The vibrant, peppery finish is both juicy and inviting: this may not be the last word in complexity, but its delicious and just seems to be saying “Go ahead, have another sip”. Drinking window: 2028-2035. (12/19/25)"
90 points Kerin O'Keefe: "The 2021 Brunello from Castello Banfi is a big wine with aromas of spiced prune, new leather, lavender and eucalyptus. The brawny palate has the same prune note as the nose as well as notes of tobacco leaf, licorice, orange rind and the heat of evident alcohol. Close-grained tannins provide support and leave a somewhat drying finish. Drink 2028–2036. Abv: 15.5%. (Nov 2025)"
92 points Vanessa Conlin, MW (The Wine Palate): "The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino reveals effusive orange zest and red berries, accented with savory herbs and fresh olives. A rich mouthfeel of velvety tannins shows just a touch of warmth on the medium finish. Drink: 2026-2031. (Dec 2025)"
91 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is darkly floral and dusty, offering a delicate blend of black cherries, minty herbs, worn leather and spice. It sweeps across the palate with silken textures and racy red and black fruits as fine-grained tannins saturate toward the close. Structured and long, it leaves a youthful tension on the palate that puckers the cheeks as nuances of ground clove fade. Drink: 2028-2038. (Nov 2025)"
91 points Ian D'Agata Wine Review: "Good bright red. Easygoing, nicely approachable Brunello that is redolent of red fruit, spice and cedar nuances. The vibrant, peppery finish is both juicy and inviting: this may not be the last word in complexity, but its delicious and just seems to be saying “Go ahead, have another sip”. Drinking window: 2028-2035. (12/19/25)"
90 points Kerin O'Keefe: "The 2021 Brunello from Castello Banfi is a big wine with aromas of spiced prune, new leather, lavender and eucalyptus. The brawny palate has the same prune note as the nose as well as notes of tobacco leaf, licorice, orange rind and the heat of evident alcohol. Close-grained tannins provide support and leave a somewhat drying finish. Drink 2028–2036. Abv: 15.5%. (Nov 2025)"
| Product SKU | 356767 |
| Producer | Banfi |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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