Banfi
Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura Riserva Magnum 2018
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | In 350-l French oak barriques for 12 months. Bottle ageing follows. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura Riserva Magnum 2018 |
| Color | Ruby red. |
| Perfume | Rich, with hints of cherry and blackberry that combine well with notes of tobacco and liquorice. |
| Taste | Soft and enveloping structure, well-supported by the right acidity. The finish is long and persuasive. |
| Pairings | Ideal for pairing with red meat and savoury game, as well as with medium-aged cheeses. Its good structure makes it capable of long-term ageing. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2010 , 2017 |
Description
A still red from Tuscany, a Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Poggio alle Mura Riserva, 15.5% ABV, produced by Castello Banfi, 1.5L magnum, 2018 vintage. A Brunello Riserva that embodies Banfi's history and passion for the Montalcino region. The bouquet is rich, with hints of cherry and blackberry that blend beautifully with notes of tobacco and licorice. The structure is soft and enveloping, well-supported by just the right amount of acidity. The finish is long and mellow. Aged in 350L French oak barriques for 12 months. Suitable bottle aging follows. An ideal wine to accompany red meats, game, and aged cheeses.
Awards
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2018
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2018
94/100
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2018
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2018
93/100
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Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Matteo Bagnoli
- Bottles produced: 10.000.000
- Hectares: 1.089
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| Name | Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura Riserva Magnum 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Banfi |
| Origin | Hilly vineyards in Castello di Poggio alle Mura (Siena). |
| Climate | Altitude: 210-220 m. a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Sandy, silty and sandy loam with an abundant skeleton. Soil of Pliocene origin. |
| Plants per hectare | 4,200 vines/hectare. |
| Yield per hectare | 7,000 kg/hectare. |
| Fermentation temperature | 20-30 °C |
| Wine making | In temperature-controlled hybrid stainless steel and oak tanks, between 20-30°C for 70 to 10 days. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in barrique. |
| Aging | In 350-l French oak barriques for 12 months. Bottle ageing follows. |
| PH | 3.53 |
| Residual sugar | 0.8 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 29.8 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |