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 | Aged for 2 years (90% in 350-litre French oak barriques and 10% in large casks of 90 and 60 hl), then refined in bottle for a further 12 months before release to the market. |
| Other years | 2015 |
- Name: Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, Sangiovese harvest 2018
- Ageing: 24 months in French oak and large barrels, followed by 12 months in bottle
- Aromas: plum and blackcurrant jam, coffee, cocoa, light balsamic note
- Taste: full and powerful structure, ripe and delicate tannins, velvety and harmonious texture
- Serving: temperature 18-20 °C, decant for 1 hour, ageing potential of 10-15 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a prestigious Tuscan red wine made from Sangiovese grapes. This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva stands out for its structured profile and great expressive power. On the palate, it reveals excellent balance, supported by mature tannins that provide a velvety sip and a pleasantly harmonious finish.
Where it comes from
This red originates in the Montalcino area, from hillside vineyards surrounding the Castello di Poggio alle Mura. Banfi's vines grow at an ideal altitude to promote optimal ripening of the grapes. The marine and Pliocene soils, characterised by a sandy matrix and abundant stones, deeply influence the wine's character, imparting remarkable complexity and rigorous aromatic precision.
How it is produced
After harvesting, the grapes undergo maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation in combined steel and Horizon wood vats. The long maturation period takes place in French oak barrels, allowing the wine to develop a deep red colour with elegant garnet highlights. Before release, it undergoes further ageing in the bottle. The bouquet expresses rich notes of plum jam and blackcurrant, enriched by hints of coffee, cocoa and a subtle balsamic touch.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1978, Banfi celebrates its passion for wine with this exclusive Riserva, born from the vineyards that surround Castello di Poggio alle Mura, in the Siena region. The historic fortress dominates the elegant label, a proud guardian of a glorious company tradition. Overseen by oenologist Matteo Bagnoli, the excellent 2018 vintage boasts prestigious international awards, such as 95 points from James Suckling and 4 Viti AIS, bestowing timeless prestige on every glass.
Awards
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2018
92/100
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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2018
95/100
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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2018
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2018
93/100
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 | 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 |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1978, Banfi celebrates its passion for wine with this exclusive Riserva, born from the vineyards that surround Castello di Poggio alle Mura, in the Siena region. The historic fortress dominates the elegant label, a proud guardian of a glorious company tradition. Overseen by oenologist Matteo Bagnoli, the excellent 2018 vintage boasts prestigious international awards, such as 95 points from James Suckling and 4 Viti AIS, bestowing timeless prestige on every glass. |
| Origin | Vineyards specialised and located around the Castle of Poggio alle Mura (Siena) |
| Soil composition | Yellowish brown colour; sandy loam and coarse loam texture; calcareous; substrate of sandy sediments of marine origin with conglomeratic levels from the Pliocene; abundant rounded skeleton. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4,200 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 6,000 kg per hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 27-29 °C |
| Production technique | Maceration for 12 4 days and alcoholic fermentation in combined Horizon steel and wood vats at a controlled temperature (27-29 °C) |
| Wine making | After the grape harvest, a maceration period of 12 4 days follows. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in combined steel and wood Horizon vats at a controlled temperature (27-29 °C). |
| Aging | Aged for 2 years (90% in 350-litre French oak barriques and 10% in large casks of 90 and 60 hl), then refined in bottle for a further 12 months before release to the market. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |