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Castello Banfi Brunello

Poggio Alle Mura Rosso Di Montalcino DOC

Poggio alle Mura is the historical name of the 12th century fortress crowning the Banfi vineyard estate. Today the castle has been christened Castello Banfi .

Features
Varieties
Sangiovese:100%
Tech Info
Alcohol :14% Vol
Total Acidity :5.07 g/l
Residual Sugar:1.3 g/l
Availability
Size(s):750ml 0 80516 15674 3
Pack(s):750ml 6pk
Soil and Origin
Soil:Stony, sandy topsoil and calcareous.
Origin:Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Notes
Bouquet:
Violets, sweet ripe red fruits and berries, as well as cigar box and spices.
Taste:
Flavors of plums, cherries, blackberry jam and raspberries, with hint of wood
Well-structured with extraordinary concentration of fruit.
Supple tannins and long finish.
Food Pairing:
Ideal with red meat, savory game, and aged cheeses.
Winemaking
Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino is produced as a cru, or single vineyard. The select clones for this wine are nurtured on the slopes surrounding the castle. Since the mid-1980s Castello Banfi has undertaken intensive clonal research on the Sangiovese Brunello clone. Over 650 clones were studied and the isolated 3 optimal clones were vinified into Poggio alle Mura, resulting in a rich, forward, superior Brunello. Poggio alle Mura is aged for 2 years in mostly French oak barriques and some Slavonian oak casks. It is Castello Banfi ’s first unfiltered wine, capturing a full body and round complexity. The wine is then aged in the bottle for 2 years for additional refinement.

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Reviews

92 pts
2019 Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2019 Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Very perfumed and pure with cherry, cedar, tile and orange-peel undertones. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and a tangy finish. Needs time to open, but already delicious. Drink after 2022.

Date posted: January 10, 2022
91 pts
2018 Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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91 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2018 Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC

A pretty, fruity red with plum, berry and light chocolate character. Medium to full body, round tannins and a delicious finish. Just how a Rosso di Montalcino should be. Drink now and enjoy.

Date posted: August 31, 2020
92 pts
2016 Castello Banfi Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2016 Castello Banfi Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Shows a delightful combination between pretty blue fruit, bark and resin on the nose. The palate is well defined with round tannins, a welcome streak of acidity and plenty of fruit. Drink now.

Date posted: September 13, 2018
90 pts
2016 Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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90 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2016 Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Firmly structured and tensile, leaving room for the cherry, leather, underbrush and mineral flavors. Packs a lot into a slim frame, with a lingering finish.

Date posted: September 7, 2018
91 pts
2015 Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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91 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2015 Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC

An attractive red with dried cherry, chocolate and light tile. Medium body with a solid core of fruit and a fine tannins texture. Drink now.

Publish Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Date posted: March 23, 2018
90 pts
2011 Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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90 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2011 Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Very perfumed with roses and black cherries. Medium body, a solid core of fruit and silky tannins. Fine rosso. Drink now.

Date posted: March 31, 2016
91 pts
2012 Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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91 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2012 Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Fresh berries with mineral, hint of tar on nose. Young tannins with coffee beans, woody character but gorgeous density. It’s a baby Brunello. Better in 2015.

Date posted: March 31, 2016
91 pts
2013 Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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91 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2013 Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC

A bright red with raspberry, red berry and stone aromas and flavors. Medium body, light tannins and a fruity, crisp finish. Racy Rosso di Montalcino. Drink now.

Date posted: March 31, 2016
90 pts
2012 Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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90 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2012 Poggio alle Mura Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Round and savory, this medium-bodied Rosso opens with aromas that recall underbrush, tobacco leaf, and cooking spices. The dense palate doles out rich black fruit accented with cinnamon, clove and licorice alongside supple tannins. -K.O. (November 2014)

Date posted: October 15, 2014