Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura Banfi 2016

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura Banfi, is perhaps the best expression of Banfi's terroir, grape variety and working method. A name linked to the history of Sangiovese and Brunello, which with this wine concludes a painstaking work of selection of clones chosen from within the estate, united together in a single-varietal blend of complexity and finesse. The vineyards are located in the hilly surroundings of Castello di Poggio alle Mura, at an altitude between 210 and 220 metres above sea level. The Banfi estate has a total area of no less than 2,830 hectares, divided between vineyards, crops, fruit trees, olive groves and woods. The climatic conditions in the area are capable of producing wines of great charm and endowed with all the essential prerequisites for quality in the glass.

Vinification
Harvesting of the grapes is followed by alcoholic fermentation and maceration for 12-13 days in combined steel and Horizon French oak vats at controlled temperature

Refinement
The wine matures a minimum of 30 months for 40% in 60 and 90 hl French oak barrels made according to company production specifications, and for the remaining 60% in 350 l French oak barriques. Before release on the market, the wine matures in the bottle for a further 12 months.

Awards and Recognition
Year  2016 - Bibenda - 5 Grappoli
Year  2016 - Wine Spectator - 98/100
Year  2016 - Falstaff - 95/100
Year  2016 - James Suckling - 97/100
Year  2016 - The Winehunter - Gold
Year  2016 - Robert Parker - 95/100