Banfi
Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura Riserva Magnum 2017
| 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 | 2017 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura Riserva Magnum 2017 |
| 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. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2010 , 2018 |
Description
A still red from the heart of Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura Riserva, produced by Banfi, 15.5% ABV, 2017 vintage. A Brunello that embodies the passion and excellence of Banfi, a producer renowned for the quality of its wines. 100% Sangiovese, aged in 350-liter French oak barriques for 12 months. The bouquet is rich, with hints of cherry and blackberry that blend beautifully with notes of tobacco and licorice. Ruby red in color. The structure is soft and enveloping, well-supported by a balanced acidity. The finish is long and mellow. A wine that best expresses the terroir of Montalcino, perfect for accompanying important dishes and unforgettable evenings.
Awards
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2017
91/100
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2017
95/100
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2017
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2017
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 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| 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 of marine origin, silty and sandy loam with an abundant skeleton. The soil is of Pliocene origin. |
| Plants per hectare | 4,200 vines/hectare. |
| Yield per hectare | 7,000 kg/hectare. |
| Fermentation temperature | 20-30 °C |
| Wine making | Fermentation occurred in combined steel and wood 'Horizon' fermenters at a temperature of 20-30°C and a maceration period of 7 0 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 |