Manufacturer: Banfi

Format : 0.75

Alcohol Content : gradazione 14,5%

Nestled between the Orcia and Ombrone rivers on the southern slopes of Montalcino, Tuscany, the Castello Banfi
estate is unique for its wine culture and tradition. A constellation of single vineyards dot one third of
this three-thousand hectare domain, each unique in its own terroir yet united in a singular heritage and production style.
The wines of Castello Banfi range are the result of careful selections from our best vineyards in Montalcino and they are
an unbeaten example of an ancient and wise wine-making tradition combined with innovative
technologic solutions both in the winery and in the vineyard.

Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino. DOCG 2012

PRODUCTION AREA
Dedicated vineyards sloping down from the historic Poggio alle Mura Castle crowning
our estate. We chose this patch of land, particularly suited to grow Brunello Sangiovese,
to plant the first vineyard resulting from over a decade of research to isolate the optimal
selection of clones to produce consistently outstanding Brunello di Montalcino.
The vines were planted in 1992.
Altitude: 210-220 meters above sea level.
Position: Hillside.
SOIL TYPE
Yellowish brown color, sandy topsoil, coarse, calcareous; substract of sea sediment
originating from the Pliocene age. Abundant rounded rocks.
GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Sangiovese, from a combination of estate selected clones.
TRELLISING SYSTEM: Cordone speronato (Spurred cordon).
VINE DENSITY: 4.200 vines/ha.
HECTAR YIELD: 60 q.li/ha.
PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE
The grape harvest is followed by a maceration of 12-13 days. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in
In temperature - controlled hybrid stainless steel & wood tanks (27-29°C). About 90% of the wine
is aged for 2 years in French oak barriques - manufactured according to Banfi’s specifications -
and the remaining 10% in Slavonian oak casks. Before release, the wine is bottle-aged for an
additional 12 months.
DESCRIPTION
Colour: mauve red, intense and very deep.
Bouquet: complex, but immediately captivating, fresh and sweet; with essences of plum, cherry,
blackberry and raspberry jam combined with hints of chocolate, cigar box, vanilla and licorice.
Taste: muscular and toned, surprising combination of power and softness, with
sweet and gentle tannins.
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
The first result of more than two decades of experimental research, Poggio alle Mura is a superb
example of the best synthesis of terroir, selection and technological innovation. Estate-bottled
from the splendid sun drenched vineyard adjacent to the Castello this Brunello encompasses
a full body and complexity unique to the genre.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Ideal accompaniment to red meat, savory game, and aged cheeses. A wine for
meditative contemplation, capable of long-term aging.
First vintage produced: 1997