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Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Poggio Alle Mura 2018 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Tuscany
DC
95
WE
95
WNR
95
WA
94
WS
94
JS
94
Additional vintages
2018 2016 2010
DC
95
Rated 95 by Decanter
Complex aromas of tar, cherries, and violets. Grippy tannins with bright acidity and elevated abv for a very good structure and long-term ageing. (Gold) - DWWA 2023 ... More details
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Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Poggio Alle Mura 2018 750ml

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Professional Ratings
DC
95
WE
95
WNR
95
WA
94
WS
94
JS
94
DC
95
Rated 95 by Decanter
Complex aromas of tar, cherries, and violets. Grippy tannins with bright acidity and elevated abv for a very good structure and long-term ageing. (Gold) - DWWA 2023
WE
95
Rated 95 by Wine Enthusiast
The nose is primarily herbaceous and minty, but fleeting streaks of astringent fruit and iron-rich soil add depth. The cherries and strawberries turn juicy and swell on the palate, but a welcome kick of heat and frenzied tannins and acid maintain order.
WNR
95
Rated 95 by Winery
Rated 95 - Mocha, ripe berry, baking spice and new leather aromas form the inviting nose along with violet and forest floor. Full-bodied and elegantly structured, the savory palate offers ripe cherry, raspberry cocoa and nutmeg alongside velvety, enveloping tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2026–2033. - Kerin O’Keefe
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (with 51,200 bottles made) shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich. These glass bottles are on the heavy side, with 51,200 of them released.
WS
94
Rated 94 by Wine Spectator
This red is packed with black cherry, blackberry, black currant, iron, tobacco and earthy tea flavors. Both lush and powerful, with great persistence on the lingering aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2045. 4,600 cases made, 1,600 cases imported.
JS
94
Rated 94 by James Suckling
This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body with firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Tuscany
Additional vintages
2018 2016 2010
Overview
Complex aromas of tar, cherries, and violets. Grippy tannins with bright acidity and elevated abv for a very good structure and long-term ageing. (Gold) - DWWA 2023
green grapes

Varietal: Sangiovese

Sangiovese qualifies as one of the truly ancient grape varietals of the Old World, and whilst it is now grown in several countries across the globe, it very much remains a classic grape of Italian wine making. One of the key features of the Sangiovese grape varietal is that it can act as a 'sponge' of flavors when maturing in oak, taking on the earthy and vanilla tones present in the barrel. These dark grapes produce a wide variety of fine wines, from the lively and strawberry flavored young wines which are growing in popularity, to the complex, spicy and delicious aged wines which are treasured by drinkers and collectors worldwide. With a history which dates back to before the times of the Roman empire, Sangiovese will no doubt continue to be a favorite for wineries wishing to plant grapes which will guarantee quality, and will always attract wine lovers worldwide.
barrel

Region: Tuscany

The beautiful region of Tuscany has been associated with wine production for almost three thousand years, and as such is one of the oldest and most highly respected wine producing regions in the world. The hot, sunny climate supports quite a wide range of grapes, but the grape varietals most widely grown across this large region are Sangiovese and Vernaccia, both of which are used in the production of Tuscany's most distinctive red and white wines. Cabernet Sauvignon and other imported grape varietals have also flourished there for over two hundred years, but it wasn't until the 1970's and the rise of the 'Super Tuscans' that they were widely used, when the fine wineries of the region began experimenting with Bordeaux style red wines to great effect.
fields

Country: Italy

Italy is recognised as being one of the finest wine producing countries in the world, and it isn't difficult to see why. With a vast amount of land across the country used primarily for vineyard cultivation and wine production, each region of Italy manages to produce a wide range of excellent quality wines, each representative of the region it is produced in. Any lover of Italian wines will be able to tell you of the variety the country produces, from the deliciously astringent and alpine-fresh wines of the northern borders, to the deliciously jammy and fruit-forward wines of the south and the Italian islands. Regions such as Barolo are frequently compared with Bordeaux and Burgundy in France, as their oak aged red wines have all the complexity and earthy, spicy excellence of some of the finest wines in the world, and the sparkling wines of Asti and elsewhere in Italy can easily challenge and often exceed the high standards put forward by Champagne. Thanks to excellent terrain and climatic conditions, Italy has long since proven itself a major player in the world of wines, and long may this dedication to quality and excellence continue.
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Sangiovese qualifies as one of the truly ancient grape varietals of the Old World, and whilst it is now grown in several countries across the globe, it very much remains a classic grape of Italian wine making. One of the key features of the Sangiovese grape varietal is that it can act as a 'sponge' of flavors when maturing in oak, taking on the earthy and vanilla tones present in the barrel. These dark grapes produce a wide variety of fine wines, from the lively and strawberry flavored young wines which are growing in popularity, to the complex, spicy and delicious aged wines which are treasured by drinkers and collectors worldwide. With a history which dates back to before the times of the Roman empire, Sangiovese will no doubt continue to be a favorite for wineries wishing to plant grapes which will guarantee quality, and will always attract wine lovers worldwide.
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