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Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino POGGIO alle MURA DOCG |
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| Name: |
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Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino POGGIO alle MURA DOCG - 2000 |
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Where it's from:
>Italy
>Tuscany
>Brunello di Montalcino
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| Price per case: |
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£272.20
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| Bottle size: |
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75 cl |
| Bottles per case: |
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6 |
| Style: |
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Soft & Supple Reds |
| Grapes: |
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Sangiovese |
| Description: |
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In 1978 John and Harry Mariani, successful American importers, joined forces with Italy's leading enologist, Ezio Rivella; their objective was to produce top-quality wine on a scale never before attempted in Italy.
Castello Banfi is a rarity among Italian wine estates, not just because of its size (some 7,100 acres, of which around 2,400 are planted with vines), its composition of single vineyards, or its state-of-the-art winery, but because it was started from scratch a little over 25 years ago.
At that time the Mariani Brothers were looking for an estate where the climate and soil had to be ideal for the cultivation of many of the world's noble grape varieties, and it had to be within a region of Italy that already had a tradition of quality winemaking.
The 4,500 acres that the Mariani Brothers first found were near Montalcino, and eligible for the status DOCG of Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most prestigious of all Italian wines and it met the other criteria as well. By good luck the adjacent estate, of 2,600 acres, became available shortly afterwards and in 1984 the 11th century castle was the final purchase, and the estate was renamed Castello Banfi.
Today Castello Banfi is producing a wide range of wines including Brunello di Montalcino that was Italy's first wine to be accorded D.O.C.G. status, a testament to its aristocracy, balance and fabulous proclivity for ageing.
Under the direction of Banfi's master winemakers, the Brunello grapes are transformed into a remarkable world-class wine, perhaps the most respected red of Italy. Aged for a total of up to four years, including a minimum of two years in oak barrels, Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of robust character. It possesses a rich garnet colour, and a depth, complexity and opulence that is softened by an elegant, lingering aftertaste.
The 1995 vintage produced grapes of surprising richness thanks to a summer season without water stress. This allowed for complete development of the polyphenols, while the cool August lengthened the overall maturation. Uncommon variations in temperature between night and day helped develop an exceptional bouquet.
At first complex aromas of red fruit and licorice with a discrete hint of vanilla are evident however, a minute or two of patience is rewarded by aromas of coffee, hazelnut, and plum jam. Its softness is well balanced on the palate; it is silky and caressing, giving the sensation of fullness and tone. The long finish is marked by notes of spice and jamminess.
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| Country: |
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Italy |
| Region: |
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Tuscany |
| Sub region: |
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Brunello di Montalcino |
| Producer: |
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Castello Banfi |
| Product ID: |
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46966 |
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| Delivery Timescales: |
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7 |
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