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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2015: best 2027 to 2045.
vintage12 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2015 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, leather, graphite, tobacco
Palate: dark plum, iron, balsamic, sweet spice
Banfi's flagship Brunello Riserva from the Poggio all'Oro vineyard, released only in top vintages.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison
Game classic for Riserva structure. -
Truffle-shaved pasta
Iron-graphite mineral meets truffle. -
Aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Crystalline cheese amplifies the wine's depth.
How to serve Banfi Poggio all'Oro Brunello Riserva
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison, Truffle-shaved pasta, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Single-vineyard Brunello Riserva from the Poggio all'Oro south-facing slope, first vintage 1985 and released only in top years.
- 1985: First vintage of Poggio all'Oro Riserva
Facts
- Producer
- Castello Banfi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva
- Oak
- 36 months in French oak barriques and Slavonian casks
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 130 to 220 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Banfi Poggio all'Oro Brunello Riserva
What does Banfi Poggio all'Oro Brunello Riserva taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, leather, graphite, tobacco. On the palate, dark plum, iron, balsamic, sweet spice. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Banfi's flagship Brunello Riserva from the Poggio all'Oro vineyard, released only in top vintages.
When should I drink Banfi Poggio all'Oro Brunello Riserva?
Drink 12 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Banfi Poggio all'Oro Brunello Riserva?
Roast venison is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Truffle-shaved pasta and Aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Game classic for Riserva structure.
What grapes are in Banfi Poggio all'Oro Brunello Riserva?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva.
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