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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2016: best 2024 to 2041.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2016 | 96/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2016 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, violet, tobacco, sweet cedar
Palate: dark plum, iron, espresso, wild herbs
Banfi's selection Brunello from the Poggio alle Mura vineyards around the medieval castle, modern style.
What it pairs with
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Bistecca alla fiorentina
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Modern Brunello structure for a thick T-bone. -
Aged Pecorino di Pienza
Crystalline cheese sharpens cherry-and-tobacco. -
Wild boar pappardelle
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Game ragu finds Brunello's iron mineral.
How to serve Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino
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. Bistecca alla fiorentina, Aged Pecorino di Pienza, Wild boar pappardelle. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Single-vineyard selection Brunello from the Poggio alle Mura estate, first bottling 1990 around the medieval castle of the same name.
- 1990: First Poggio alle Mura Brunello
Facts
- Producer
- Castello Banfi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Oak
- 24 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 80 to 130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino
What does Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, violet, tobacco, sweet cedar. On the palate, dark plum, iron, espresso, wild herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Banfi's selection Brunello from the Poggio alle Mura vineyards around the medieval castle, modern style.
When should I drink Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino?
Drink 8 to 25 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 alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino?
Bistecca alla fiorentina is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Pecorino di Pienza and Wild boar pappardelle. Modern Brunello structure for a thick T-bone.
What grapes are in Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
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