Castello Banfi, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, 2017

Banfi's Brunello is instantly recognisable to many Sangiovese fans. Fermented in the estate's hybrid French oak and stainless steel tanks, then matured for 24 months in a combination of French oak casks and barriques. Fleshy and aromatic yet youthful and tightly coiled, it's quite concentrated, balsamic and spicy. Bitter-edged red and black fruits lead to a chocolatey, peppery finish.