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The 2019 Poggio alle Mura opens brilliant ruby, with currant and black cherry to the fore over the rhubarb and roasted note Banfi calls out in its own sheet. Tobacco, leather and dried mushroom build underneath, the earthy, savoury layer Vivino drinkers reach for first, lifted by a spicy edge of white pepper and juniper.
Black cherry
Blackcurrant
Plum
Juniper
Tobacco
Forest Floor
Leather
Liquorice
VanillaFull-bodied and decidedly structured, as the producer promises, yet the tannins are soft and velvety rather than gripping, a hallmark of Banfi's Horizon hybrid tanks and two years in French botti and barriques. Black cherry and plum sit on bright Sangiovese acidity, framed by vanilla and liquorice from the oak, with leather and forest floor giving it depth at 15%.
Long and savoury, closing on the white pepper and juniper of the producer's note with wild herb and iron the critics flag, and a fine grain of tannin that calls for food.
A polished, modern-classic Brunello and one of Montalcino's benchmark single vineyards, first made in 1997. The exceptional 2019 earned James Suckling 96 and Wine Spectator 94, and Vivino drinkers rate the vintage 4.3 across more than 500 ratings; bold but smooth, it drinks well now and rewards a decade more in the cellar.
A DOCG-mandated, oak-aged Brunello from an exceptional vintage with important structure: built to age fifteen to twenty years.
Brunello di Montalcino is among Italy's most prestigious reds, and this flagship single vineyard from a top vintage carries real celebration weight.
A structured, tannic, high-acid Sangiovese built for rich food: superb with red meat, game and aged cheese, though too assertive for light or delicate dishes.
Premium Brunello pricing at 64 to 81 pounds, but a single-vineyard wine scoring 94 to 96 points over-delivers against pricier crus from the 2019 vintage.
A clear, classic expression of indigenous Sangiovese, but the firm tannin, full structure and premium price ask more of a newcomer than an easy everyday red.
Full, tannic and 64 pounds and up: a serious bottle for the table, not a weeknight pour.
Scoring is rule-based and deterministic. The model and weightings are documented in our Wine Fit Score methodology.
A compact view of what the Brunello di Montalcino denomination actually requires, and how this bottle sits inside it. Pulled from the official Italian disciplinare.
Drink-now / hold guidance reflects general style cues for this wine, not a forecast for a specific bottle. Where vintage-level editorial notes exist, they appear above.
Italian wine law sorts bottles into a pyramid. DOCG sits at the top: tightly drawn boundaries, prescribed grapes, mandatory ageing, government tasting before release. DOC is the same idea with looser thresholds. IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) is broader still, requiring only that 85% of the grapes come from the named territory.
Brunello di Montalcino is in the DOCG tier. That is not a quality verdict, it is a description of how much freedom the producer has at vinification and ageing.
Brunello di Montalcino falls within Tuscany, covering Comune di Montalcino, Toscana.
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Dishes that go with this wine
Brunello's firm Sangiovese tannin binds to the protein and fat of a rare T-bone, softening on the palate while the wine's acidity cuts the char. The 2019's decidedly important structure needs the richness of grilled beef to read as velvet rather than grip.
Try with: Fiorentina steak · Tagliata · Brasato al Barolo · Arrosticini · More pairings →
Full body meets full body: the wine's weight and depth match wild boar, venison and long braises without either side flattening the other. Its leather and forest-floor notes echo the gamey, savoury character of the dish.
Try with: Brasato al Barolo · Ossobuco alla Milanese · Wild boar ragu · Spezzatino di pecora · More pairings →
The tertiary tobacco, leather and dried-mushroom notes the critics and Vivino drinkers flag bridge straight to earthy umami. Sangiovese acidity keeps a buttery truffle sauce fresh while the savoury aromatics harmonise.
Try with: Tagliatelle al tartufo · Mushroom risotto · Pappardelle ai funghi · Polenta with porcini · More pairings →
Tannin and bright acidity scythe through the fat and salt of a mature hard cheese, resetting the palate between bites. Banfi recommends the wine with ripe cheeses, and its black-cherry fruit balances their savoury depth.
Try with: Pecorino sardo e pan carasau · Aged Pecorino Toscano · Parmigiano Reggiano · Caciocavallo · More pairings →
Sangiovese's natural acidity is built for tomato, so it lifts a slow roast or a meaty ragu rather than clashing with it. The wine's structure stands up to the savoury richness while keeping each mouthful bright.
Try with: Porchetta · Lasagna · Pappardelle al ragu · Roast lamb · More pairings →
Brunello's firm tannin turns metallic against delicate white fish and sushi, and at 15% it has no sweetness to tame chilli heat, which only amplifies the alcohol. Light salads and fresh goat cheese are simply overwhelmed by its structure.
Skip with: Sushi and sashimi · Steamed sea bass · Thai green curry · Goat cheese salad · Pairing guide →
A short splash decant softens the first-pour edge and opens the aromatics.
Aim for the cooler end on a warm day; warmer end opens up more aromatics.
A DOCG-mandated, oak-aged Brunello from an exceptional vintage with important structure: built to age fifteen to twenty years.
£47.00 for a 75cl bottle of the 2019, at Xtrawine, is the best price we track, and we have no signal of further discounting.
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Confidence · HighDrawn from what drinkers consistently report on Vivino and Wine-Searcher, summarised in our own words. A crowd read across many tasters, not a single critic.
Confidence · MediumFrom the official Italian disciplinare for this denomination, cross-checked against the Ministry of Agriculture register.
Confidence · HighOur reading of the price, drawn from the disciplinare, public UK duty rates, and typical landed-cost benchmarks. Not a quote from the producer or a retailer.
Confidence · MediumStyle guidance for this kind of wine at this price point. Treat it as advice, not a forecast for the bottle in your hand.
Confidence · MediumThe 2019 Poggio alle Mura opens brilliant ruby, with currant and black cherry to the fore over the rhubarb and roasted note Banfi calls out in its own sheet. Tobacco, leather and dried mushroom build underneath, the earthy, savoury layer Vivino drinkers reach for first, lifted by a spicy edge of white pepper and juniper. Full-bodied and decidedly structured, as the producer promises, yet the tannins are soft and velvety rather than gripping, a hallmark of Banfi's Horizon hybrid tanks and two years in French botti and barriques. Black cherry and plum sit on bright Sangiovese acidity, framed by vanilla and liquorice from the oak, with leather and forest floor giving it depth at 15%.
Serve at 16-18°C. Use a Standard Balloon glass.
Brunello di Montalcino requires a minimum of 48 months ageing before release, including 24 months in oak. The Riserva tier requires 60 months.
Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura pairs well with Tagliatelle al tartufo di Acqualagna, Calzone, Strucolo and similar dishes.
Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura is available from 9 UK retailers, with prices starting from £47.00.
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