Banfi
Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura 2019
Other years:
2021| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for 2 years, 90% in French oak barriques and the remaining 10% in Slavonian oak casks; refined in bottle for a further 12 months before release to the market. |
| Other years | 2021 |
- Name and grape variety: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019, 100% Sangiovese
- Intense aromas: notes of plum, cherry, blackberry, raspberry, cocoa, vanilla and liquorice
- Aged in wood: 24 months in French barriques and Slavonian oak barrels, plus 12 months in bottle
- Balanced taste: muscular structure, sweet and delicate tannins, long and persistent finish
- Ratings and awards: 96 points James Suckling, 94 Wine Spectator, 91 Vinous, 4 stars AIS
Description
What kind of wine it is
Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura by Banfi is a Tuscan red wine that precisely expresses the characteristics of the Sangiovese grape. Its aromatic profile opens with notes of plum, cherry, blackberry and raspberry jam, evolving into hints of chocolate, tobacco, vanilla and liquorice. On the palate, it reveals a powerful and muscular body, balanced by sweet and gentle tannins. This balance accompanies a persistent finish, ideal for enhancing game, flavourful meats and mature cheeses, or to be enjoyed as a meditation wine.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from dedicated hillside vineyards, located between 210 and 220 metres above sea level around Poggio alle Mura, in the Siena area. The vines sink their roots into sandy soils of marine origin, characterised by a loamy-sandy texture, abundant stones and Pliocene-age sediments. A low yield per hectare and careful planting density favour the ideal concentration in the bunches, defining the structured and deep profile typical of Brunello di Montalcino.
How it is produced
The process begins with alcoholic fermentation and maceration on the skins for about two weeks, carried out in a combination of steel and wooden vats at a controlled temperature. The wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation to soften its components. Maturation continues for two years, almost entirely in French oak barrels, with a small portion in Slavonian oak barrels. This period is completed with bottle ageing for twelve months, essential to harmonise every organoleptic nuance before release.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1978, Banfi produces this elegant Brunello from historic vineyards surrounding the Castello di Poggio alle Mura. The result of a pioneering clonal selection begun in 1982, this noble Tuscan expression rests for two years in fine oak and a further twelve months in the bottle. An organic and sustainable vintage that combines the deep tradition of the region with exceptional ratings, as evidenced by 96 points from James Suckling and 94 from Wine Spectator.
Awards
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2019
91/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2019
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2019
89/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2019
90/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2019
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2019
94/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Matteo Bagnoli
- Bottles produced: 10.000.000
- Hectares: 1.089
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| Name | Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Banfi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1978, Banfi produces this elegant Brunello from historic vineyards surrounding the Castello di Poggio alle Mura. The result of a pioneering clonal selection begun in 1982, this noble Tuscan expression rests for two years in fine oak and a further twelve months in the bottle. An organic and sustainable vintage that combines the deep tradition of the region with exceptional ratings, as evidenced by 96 points from James Suckling and 94 from Wine Spectator. |
| Origin | Vineyards dedicated and located around the Castle of Poggio alle Mura (Siena) |
| Soil composition | Yellowish brown colour; sandy loam and coarse loam texture; calcareous; substratum of sandy sediments of marine origin with conglomeratic levels of Pliocene age; abundant rounded rock fragments. |
| Cultivation system | Spur-pruned cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4,200 vines/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 60 quintals/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 27-29 °C |
| Fermentation | 12 4 days |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation and maceration for 12–14 days in combined steel and wood Horizon vats at controlled temperature (27–29 °C); malolactic fermentation in barriques; maturation for 2 years (90%) in French oak barriques and (10%) in Slavonian oak casks; bottle ageing for 12 months |
| Wine making | After the grape harvest, alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place for 12 4 days in combined steel and wood Horizon vats at a controlled temperature (27-29 °C); malolactic fermentation is carried out in barriques. |
| Aging | Aged for 2 years, 90% in French oak barriques and the remaining 10% in Slavonian oak casks; refined in bottle for a further 12 months before release to the market. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |