Banfi
Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura 2018
Other years:
2015| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Matured for 2 years, 90% in 350-litre French oak barriques and the remaining 10% in 90 and 60 hl large barrels. Finally, the wine ages in the bottle for a further 12 months before being marketed. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura 2018 |
| Color | Deep red with garnet reflections. |
| Perfume | Rich and ample, with hints of prune jam, coffee, cacao and a light balsamic note. |
| Taste | Full-bodied and powerful, with ripe and gentle tannins making it velvety and harmonious. |
| Pairings | Ideal for pairing with red meat and savoury game, as well as with medium-aged cheeses. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2015 |
Description
Still red Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, 15.5% ABV, produced by Banfi in Tuscany. 100% Sangiovese, 2018 vintage. A Brunello di Montalcino Riserva that represents the excellence of Banfi's production, with a label that celebrates its history and passion for wine. The specialized vineyards are located around the Castello di Poggio alle Mura. Aged for two years, 90% in 350-liter French oak barriques and the remaining 10% in large 90- and 60-hl barrels, the wine ages in bottle for an additional 12 months before being released. Ample and rich, with hints of plum jam, coffee, cocoa, and a light balsamic note. Deep red with garnet hues. Great power and fullness, with ripe, gentle tannins that make it velvety and harmonious.
Awards
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2018
92/100
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2018
95/100
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2018
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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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 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Banfi |
| Origin | Dedicated vineyards located around the Poggio alle Mura Castle (Siena) |
| Climate | Altitude: 210-220 m. a.s.l. Position: Hillside. |
| Soil composition | Sandy of marine origin, silty and sandy loam with an abundant skeleton. The soil is of Pliocene origin. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4,200 vines/hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 6,000 kg/hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 27-29 °C |
| Wine making | Harvesting of the grapes is followed by a maceration period of 12 4 days. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in combined steel and Horizon wood vats at a controlled temperature of 27-29°C. |
| Aging | Matured for 2 years, 90% in 350-litre French oak barriques and the remaining 10% in 90 and 60 hl large barrels. Finally, the wine ages in the bottle for a further 12 months before being marketed. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |