Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Alloro Banfi
Name:
Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino POGGIO all'ORO Riserva DOCG
Where it's from:
Italy, Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino
Price per case:
£206.18
Bottles per case:
1 x 1.5 Litres
Style:
Soft & Supple Reds
Description:
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 , 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. On the famed estate of Castello Banfi, where traditional practices are carefully blended with modern technology, rests the vineyard named La Pieve, from which this spectacular wine originates. Here, the near perfect conditions of climate, soil and sun, combine with the celebrated Brunello grape to produce wines of great power, depth and complexity. This wine is made from 100% Brunello grapes carefully selected for superior quality. Finally, the wine is aged for a total of five years, including a minimum of 30 months in Slavonian oak barriques. Very intense and deep red coloured wine it still has youthful hints. The bouquet is very complex and immediately attractive, starting with a good measure of red fruit well integrated with confectionary senses and toasty aromas; with a light note of freshness to autumnal flavours of coffee and chocolate. Full bodied but its muscularity gives a sense of harmony and softness, while the dense texture gives a long and silky finish and afterfinish. Available in a Magnum bottle. (1 x 1.5 Litres)
Region:
Italy, Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino
Producer:
Castello Banfi
Product ID:
46973
Castello BanfiBrunellodiMontalcinoPOGGIO all'ORO Riserva DOCG
Description: This red from Italy is big chewy and delicious. Open with beautiful, multidimensional aromas of ripe berries, mushrooms and chesnuts, while on the palate, its full-bodied and very velvety, with a long, long fruity finish. (1 x 1.5 Litres) Price: £240.79
Castello BanfiBrunellodiMontalcinoPOGGIO all'ORO Riserva DOCG
Description: 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 , 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 BrunellodiMontalcino, 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 BrunellodiMontalcino 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 BanfiBrunellodiMontalcino 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. Hints of tar, chocolate and plums, combined with the intriguing spices from the oak. A huge structure of refined tannins are woven into a fat, meaty body leaving a harmonious and lengthy finish. Limited Availability. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £585.90
