Castello Banfi Poggio Alle Mura Riserva 2015 - 750 ml

The 2015 vintage of Castello Banfi's Poggio alle Mura Riserva is a remarkable expression of Sangiovese, sourced from selected clones planted around the eponymous castle. This wine has a deep ruby ​​red color tending toward garnet. On the nose, it offers aromas of violet, ripe red fruits, cigar box, and spice. On the palate, it reveals flavors of plum, cherry, blackberry jam, and raspberry, with a subtle oaky touch. The structure is well-balanced, with exceptional fruit concentration, supple tannins, and a long finish. This elegant and powerful Brunello is representative of Castello Banfi's excellence.

The 2015 vintage of Castello Banfi's Poggio alle Mura Riserva is a remarkable expression of Sangiovese, sourced from selected clones planted around the eponymous castle. This wine exhibits a deep ruby ​​red color tending toward garnet. On the nose, it offers aromas of violets, ripe red fruits, cigar box, and spices. The palate reveals flavors of plum, cherry, blackberry jam, and raspberries, with a subtle hint of wood. It is well-structured with extraordinary fruit concentration, supple tannins, and a long finish. An elegant and powerful Brunello, representative of Castello Banfi's excellence.

Review Notes:

• 95/100 – Wine Enthusiast : “Dark nose with notes of black and dried cherries, tart blackberries, tar and earth, with lush nuances of vanilla and dark chocolate.”

• 93/100 – Wine Spectator : “Robust tannins cover the cherry and plum fruit, giving a monolithic impression. The grip is not astringent, however, and this wine has an abundance of fruit on the finish.”

• 96/100 – International Wine Report : “The 2015 Castello di Banfi 'Poggio Alle Mura' is a sensational performance in this fabulous vintage. Precise with incredible purity, this gorgeous red shows striking notes of lavender, flowers, currants, and raspberries, which come together beautifully in the glass.”