Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura 2016

Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura 2016

Banfi, 0,75 l - 14.50%
100% Sangiovese

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Tuscany - Italy
Red green still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura 2016

Colour

Deep red with garnet reflections.

Bouquet

Rich and ample, with hints of prune jam, coffee, cacao and a light balsamic note.

Flavour

Full-bodied and powerful, with ripe and gentle tannins making it velvety and harmonious.

Pairing

Ideal for pairing with red meat and savoury game, as well as with medium-aged cheeses.

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

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Features

Name Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura 2016
Type Red green still
Classification DOCG Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese
Country
Region Tuscany
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.
No. plants per hectare 4,200 vines/hectare.
Yield per hectare 6,000 kg/hectare.
Fermentation temperature 27-29 °C
Vinification Harvesting of the grapes is followed by a maceration period of 12-14 days. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in combined steel and Horizon wood vats at a controlled temperature of 27-29°C.
Ageing 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
Pairing Ideal for pairing with red meat and savoury game, as well as with medium-aged cheeses.
On offer Price Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura 2016 € 87.20  ex VAT

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xtraWine
96/100 
2016
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2017
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2015
James Suckling
97/100 
2015
Robert Parker
95/100 
2015
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2013
James Suckling
94/100 
2013
Robert Parker
95/100 
2013
Robert Parker
94/100 
2012
Robert Parker
95/100 
2011
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