Banfi Brut Metodo Tradizionale Classico Vintage Not Specified
Medium lemon blend of 50% Pinot Noir 40% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Blan fermented in the bottle for 24 months. Shows a rich mousse and lively bubbles with warm yeasty aromas and light red berry notes. Brisk and dry with crisp acidity on a creamy palate of delicate red fruit flavors. Fres and Lively!
International Wine Review - December, 2008
Availible in scant quantities, is full of roasted apple flavors that melt into Granny Smith apple as the dry, crisp finish sinks in.
Dan Radil - The Bellingham Herald - January, 2009
Medium lemon blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Blanc fermented int he bottle for 24 months. Shows a rich mousse and lively bubbles witih warm yeasty aromas and light red berry notes. Brisk and dry with crisp acidity on a creamy palage of delicate red fruit flavors. Fresh and lively! 90 Points
The International Wine Review - December, 2008
Banfi Brut Metodo Tradizionale Classico Vintage Not Specified
"Made with Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco grapes from the Vigne di Strevi in Piedmont, this is a linear, genuine sparkler with lemon-lime flavors and toasted bread notes that come through loud and clear. Easy to drink and easy to like." 89
Wine Enthusiast - June, 2006
"Pale straw appearance with a pleasant note of mineral on the nose. The palate is lively and fresh with honey flavors, pear and apple with some integrated toastiness. Simple finish with some lingering fruit."
The Underground Wine Journal - December, 2001
"The aromas are faintly floral, followed by a fresh fruit fullness in the mouth, steady stream of beads that expand and explode on the tongue, and refreshing finish."
Dick Rosano - Fra Noi - July, 2001
"An elegant wine, mouthfilling and with plenty of fruity spicy flavors that linger nicely."
Ha'Aretz (Israel) - May, 2001
"...has teeny bubbles that feel great in the mouth and exhibits a great balance between the crispness imparted by the tiny bubbles and the medium viscosity. Banfi Brut shows off a sour apple note, a slight toasty taste and a light floral note." ***
AlcoholReviews.com - September, 2000
"Bracing and crisp with good length and bright acidity."
Bon Appetit
"Light apple aroma and delicate flavors on the palate. Flavors of fresh cream and drawn butter linger in a crisp finish."
Wine & Spirits
"Straw, with tiny bubbles. Floral, Toasty and nutty aromas, with honey and light apple. Light-bodied, with tart apple, nut and mineral flavors; very crisp finish, with a pleasing bitter almond note."
Santé - June, 2000
"Pale yellow color, offers aromas of candied citrus and spice. In the mouth, candied citrus and spice flavors are creamy, clean, fresh, balanced and structured, with a good, fresh finish - very inviting."
Underground Wine Journal - February, 2000