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Castello Banfi Brunello

Poggio all’Oro Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Poggio all’Oro,” translated as “Golden Knoll,” is a single vineyard, 820 feet above sea level, particularly noted for its favorable microclimate, on the southern slopes of Montalcino.

Features
Varieties
Sangiovese:
estate clonal

selection:100%

Tech Info
Alcohol :15% Vol
Total Acidity :5.1 g/l
Residual Sugar: 0.8 g/l
Availability
Size(s):750ml 0 80516 03004 3
Pack(s):750ml 6pk
Soil and Origin
Soil:Fine lime topsoil, very calcareous and rocky.
Origin:Montalcino, Southern Tuscany, Italy.
Tasting Notes
Bouquet:
Black fruit and spice, with hints of tobacco, violet, and chocolate.
Taste:
Full-bodied with a velvety mouthfeel.
Well structured with supple tannins and good acidity
Plum and cherry flavors give way to a long finish.
Food Pairing:
Excellent with game, red meats and aged cheeses.
Winemaking
Our Poggio all’Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a culmination of over two decades of Castello Banfi ’s pioneering research on the clones of Sangiovese; with the goal of producing a more outstanding quality Brunello. The wine is produced only in excellent vintages based on a meticulous selection of the harvested grapes. Soft pressing of the grapes is followed by temperature-controlled maceration for 12-14 days. Released in the 6th year after harvest, the wine is aged for at least fi ve years, with a minimum of 2 1/2 years in French oak barriques.

Videos

Castello Banfi Poggio all Oro Brunello di Montalcino
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Reviews

94 pts
2016 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2016 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Date posted: May 2, 2022
93 pts
2016 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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93 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2016 Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Date posted: January 27, 2022
92 pts
2016 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2016 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Date posted: January 27, 2022
97 pts
2016 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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97 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2016 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Date posted: January 10, 2022
94 pts
2015 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2015 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Date posted: June 1, 2021
96 pts
2015 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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96 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2015 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Cellar Selection

Date posted: February 3, 2021
95 pts
2015 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2015 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Date posted: February 2, 2021
95 pts
2013 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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95 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2013 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Cellar Selection

Date posted: July 8, 2020
94 pts
2013 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2013 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Date posted: July 8, 2020
97 pts
2013 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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97 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2013 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Top 100 Wines of Italy 2019

Date posted: January 30, 2020
94 pts
2012 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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94 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2012 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Forest floor, grilled herb and pipe-tobacco aromas lead the way on this firmly structured wine. The full-bodied palate offers dried cherry, steeped prune, orange zest and licorice set against tightly knit close-grained tannins. Drink 2022–2032.

Date posted: May 7, 2018
92 pts
2010 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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92 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2010 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

Big, ripe black cherry and plum flavors are backed by dusty tannins in this rustic red, which displays power, with the vibrant acidity lending a touch of finesse. Tobacco, leather and iron notes add depth on the finish.

Date posted: June 9, 2016
97 pts
2010 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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97 pts
Castello Banfi Brunello 2010 Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG

A riserva with so much structure and tension. A full body that shows dried fruit and mushroom flavors. Walnut soil, too. So long and powerful. A glorious wine. Wine for the long term. Drink in 2017.

Date posted: March 31, 2016