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Score 94/100 · Drink 2018-2030, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, Mar 2017

Bright and generous, the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura opens to a darkly concentrated appearance and bold aromatic intensity. The wine is forthcoming and immediate in appeal. The bouquet is redolent of blackberry, cherry confit, exotic spice, cola and dark chewing tobacco. The mouthfeel shows a higher degree of tannic astringency, however that may come from the oak. Poggio alle Mura sees up to 80% aged in barrique for two years and the rest in botte grand. I'd suggest giving it a few more years to let that firmness subside and soften. The wine is too young to drink now.

Critic scores

Critic scores
94
94/100

Average Score

16
16/20

Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com

94
94/100

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

More reviews and scores

16 points
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Score 16/20 · Drink 2019-2028, Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com, Jan 2017

Tasted blind. Maturing ruby with bricky rim. Big nose with hints of fruit cake and minerals. Sweet palate tightly packed with tannins. The rich fruit closes up on the finish, and the tannins take centre ground at the moment. (WS)

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Castello Banfi
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Grape Blend

Sangiovese

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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