Banfi
Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura Riserva 2019
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 90 and 60 hl casks); before being released onto the market, it is aged in the bottle for a further 12 months. |
| Other years | 2015 |
- Name and vintage: Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019, 15.5% vol, 0.75 l
- Complex bouquet: plum jam, cocoa and coffee, with a refined balsamic note
- Smooth flavour: full and intense structure, ripe and silky tannins, harmonious and balanced finish
- Vinification and ageing: 12-14 days maceration, 2 years in oak, 12 months in the bottle
- Awards and serving: 94 points Suckling/Parker/WS, 93 Vinous; decant for 1 hour
Description
Type of wine
Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura Riserva by Banfi is a Tuscan red with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG), vinified in steel and wood vats. It presents a deep colour with bright garnet reflections. Its olfactory profile is broad and layered, characterised by clear notes of plum jam, hints of cocoa and roasted coffee, which close with a fresh balsamic trace. On the palate, it reveals an impressive and enveloping structure, supported by mature and silky tannins that make the sip velvety, full and perfectly harmonious, capable of faithfully expressing the great potential of the terroir.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the vineyards situated on the hills surrounding Poggio alle Mura, in the municipality of Montalcino. The vines grow at an altitude of approximately two hundred metres, grown using the spurred cordon system to ensure a balanced yield. The soil is distinguished by its calcareous matrix and sandy-loam texture, with a subsoil rich in Pliocene marine sediments and abundant stones. These specific geological characteristics give the grapes a defined aromatic profile and a distinctive personality.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a calibrated maceration of approximately two weeks, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation in vats that integrate the properties of steel and wood. Subsequent maturation takes place for two years in French oak casks, a fundamental step to stabilise the aromatic component and smooth the tannic texture. Finally, a further twelve months of refinement perfects the gustatory balance. If decanted for an hour before serving, it fully expresses its potential alongside mature cheeses and platters of fine cured meats.
Awards
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2019
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2019
94/100
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
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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2019
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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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 | Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura Riserva 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Banfi |
| Origin | Specialised vineyards around the Poggio alle Mura Castle, in Montalcino (Siena), Tuscany |
| Climate | Altitude 210–220 m a.s.l.; hilly terrain |
| Soil composition | Yellowish-brown colour; sandy loam, coarse loam texture; calcareous; substrate of sandy sediments of marine origin with Pliocene conglomeratic levels; abundant rounded rock fragments. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4,200 vines/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 60 quintals/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 27-29 °C |
| Production technique | Maceration for 12 4 days and alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature (27-29 °C) in Horizon combined steel and wood vats |
| Wine making | Following the grape harvest, maceration for 12 4 days; alcoholic fermentation in Horizon hybrid stainless steel and wood vats at a controlled temperature (27-29 °C). |
| Aging | Aged for 2 years (90% in 350-litre French oak barriques and 10% in large 90 and 60 hl casks); before being released onto the market, it is aged in the bottle for a further 12 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |