In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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.

History

Single-vineyard Brunello Riserva from the Poggio all'Oro south-facing slope, first vintage 1985 and released only in top years.

  1. 1985 — First vintage of Poggio all'Oro Riserva

Facts

Producer
Castello Banfi
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

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 95 (2015 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid library release mood contemplative mood elegant occasion celebration occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat pairs with truffles price fine sangiovese grosso single vineyard still red
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