Banfi
Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura 2023
| Denomination | DOC Rosso di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in 350-litre French oak barriques, followed by maturation in bottle. |
- Identity: Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2023, 100% Sangiovese, 14.5% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Aromas: intense bouquet of cherry and blackberry, enriched with notes of tobacco and liquorice
- On the palate: velvety and enveloping structure, balanced by a pleasant acidity
- Vinification: Horizon fermentation in steel and wood between 20 and 30 °C, maceration for 7–10 days
- Ageing and serving: 12 months in French barriques; decant for 1 hour, serve at 16–18 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Banfi Poggio alle Mura represents an outstanding interpretation of Rosso di Montalcino, a still red wine produced exclusively from Sangiovese grapes. Visually, it displays a bright ruby red colour, heralding a deep and fruity aromatic bouquet. On the nose, distinct notes of cherry and blackberry stand out, harmonised with elegant hints of tobacco and liquorice. On the palate, the enveloping structure is supported by a pleasant freshness, leading to a persistent and harmonious finish. It pairs magnificently with flavourful meats, game, and medium-aged cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the hillside vineyards surrounding the picturesque Poggio alle Mura castle, in the Siena area. The vineyards are situated at an altitude of over two hundred metres above sea level, cultivated using environmentally conscious agricultural practices. The soil, of Pliocene origin, is characterised by a sandy and silty composition, rich in limestone, marine sediments, and an abundant stony skeleton. This particular terroir allows for a clear expression of the grape variety, giving the wine a fluid and pleasantly spicy flavour profile.
How it is produced
The vinification process begins with temperature-controlled fermentation, carried out in Horizon hybrid vats that combine steel and wood. Maceration on the skins lasts for about ten days, ensuring optimal extraction of colour and aromas, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine then matures for twelve months in French oak barrels, during which it develops softness and complexity. An appropriate final resting period refines the sensory profile, ensuring a sip with perfect structural balance.
History and Curiosities
Born in the prized hillside vineyards of Siena, the Rosso di Montalcino DOC Poggio alle Mura 2023 from Castello Banfi enhances the authentic essence of the region. This elegant wine, made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, masterfully combines tradition with organic and sustainable viticulture. The vinification takes place in Horizon hybrid vats, merging the benefits of both steel and wood. The patient ageing for twelve months in French oak barriques imparts a soft and enveloping structure, characterised by a long and seductive finish.
Awards
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2023
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Matteo Bagnoli
- Bottles produced: 10.000.000
- Hectares: 1.089
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| Name | Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Rosso di Montalcino DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Banfi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the prized hillside vineyards of Siena, the Rosso di Montalcino DOC Poggio alle Mura 2023 from Castello Banfi enhances the authentic essence of the region. This elegant wine, made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, masterfully combines tradition with organic and sustainable viticulture. The vinification takes place in Horizon hybrid vats, merging the benefits of both steel and wood. The patient ageing for twelve months in French oak barriques imparts a soft and enveloping structure, characterised by a long and seductive finish. |
| Origin | Vineyards on the hills surrounding the Castle of Poggio alle Mura (Siena) |
| Soil composition | Yellowish-brown colour; sandy loam, coarse loam texture; calcareous; substratum of sandy sediments of marine origin with Pliocene conglomeratic levels; abundant rounded rock fragments. |
| Plants per hectare | 4,200 vines/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 7,000 kg per hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 20-30 °C |
| Fermentation | 7 0 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in combined steel and wood "Horizon" fermenters at controlled temperature (20–30 °C) with maceration for 7–10 days; subsequent malolactic fermentation in barriques; maturation for 12 months in 350 l French oak barriques, followed by bottle ageing. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in combined steel and wood "Horizon" fermenters at 20-30°C with maceration for 7 0 days; subsequent malolactic fermentation in barriques; ageing for 12 months in 350 l French oak barriques, followed by bottle ageing. |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in 350-litre French oak barriques, followed by maturation in bottle. |
| PH | 3.53 |
| Residual sugar | 0.8 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 29.8 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |