Wine Banfi, "Poggio all'Oro", Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, 2004, wooden box, 1.5 L
Reviews of purchase Banfi, "Poggio all'Oro", Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, 2004, wooden box, 1.5 L
Tasting Notes
Wine rich, deep ruby red color.
The wine has a harmonious, full, rounded flavor with hints of fruit and elegant tannins that require a certain exposure.
The wine has a spicy aroma with notes of blackberry and blueberry, with hints of tobacco and chocolate.
Wine is in itself, and is an excellent accompaniment to red meat, game and aged cheeses. Particularly well suited to wine dishes "haute cuisine".
Interesting Facts
Poggio all'Oro wine, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the vineyard of the same name. The wine is produced only in exceptional years of good harvest that is already talking about it as the highest, but other than that wine "Riserva" single vineyard - it is also very rare!
According to history, the vineyard Poggio all'Oro was established in 1979 as one of the top vineyards economy Castello Banfi. The vineyard is situated at an altitude of 250 meters above sea level and extends over 24 hectares in a hilly area in the south region of Brunello di Montalcino - an area with a particularly favorable climate and fertile soil. Through patience and care Castello Banfi wine grapes reach optimal maturity, harvested by hand and are carefully selected. Wine is kept in oak barrels for 2.5 years, and even 12-18 months (depending on the vintage) in the bottle before it gets to the market.
Poggio all'Oro wine, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is produced only in exceptional harvest years. For the first time the wine was produced in 1985.
Castello Banfi winery has its roots back in 1978, when the successful American businessman John Mariani and Gary together with Ezio Rivella, which is an Italian enologist, bought vineyards in the southern part of Tuscany. The official name of the company came a few years later, when they acquired the Castello Banfi di Poggio alle Mura. To date, the Castello Banfi - is a thriving family business, which is recognized throughout the world for the highest quality products. The total vineyard area is more than 800 hectares. Plant Castello Banfi is the first in the world, which is recognized as absolutely correct from an ethical, social and, most importantly, the ecological point of view. He also holds a leading position in terms of customer satisfaction.
Agriculture Castell o Banfi repeatedly to conquer titles, including "Best International Winery of the Year" and the title of "Best Italian Winery of the Year", whose economy is rewarded 9 times!
Producer's description
The Castello Banfi winery dates back to 1978, when successful American entrepreneurs of Italian origin John and Gary Mariani, together with Italian oenologist Ezio Rivella, bought vineyards in southern Tuscany. The official name of the company appeared a few years later, when they acquired the Castello Banfi di Poggio alle Mura. Today, Castello Banfi is a thriving family business that is recognized throughout the world for the highest quality of its products. The total area of vineyards is more than 800 hectares. The Castello Banfi plant is the first in the world to be recognized as absolutely correct from an ethical, social and, most importantly, environmental point of view. It also ranks top in terms of customer satisfaction. In addition, the Marianis fully control the barrel production, purchasing oak wood in France, then aging it on the estate for 2-3 years and producing barrels with varying degrees of firing of the signature volume - 350 liters.
Today Banfi is one of the largest Italian landowners. The Castello Banfi estate has repeatedly won titles, including “Best International Winery of the Year” , as well as the title of “Best Italian Winery of the Year” , which the estate was awarded 9 times!
