Since the successful launch of Montalcino’s Castello Banfi in 1978, the Mariani family has expanded throughout Tuscany and beyond. The company’s base in Chianti Classico is in Castellina but grapes for this are sourced throughout the zone. The 2023 displays classic dusty cherry and strawberry with sweet garden herbs and earthy accents. Midweight and straightforward in appeal, it is pleasantly concentrated with red berry and floral charms. Bright and graciously structured, this satisfies – especially at a price that is easy to swallow.
88 points, Michaela Morris, Decanter (Feb 2025)