{"title":"Region-Tuscany","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"2011-castello-banfi-brunello-poggio-alle-mura-riserva","title":"Castello Banfi Brunello Poggio Alle Mura Riserva 2011","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eCastello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura Riserva 2011\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\nbody { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 20px; }\nh2 { color: #333; }\nh4 { color: #555; }\np { margin: 10px 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCastello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura Riserva 2011\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the prestigious Castello Banfi estate in Montalcino, Tuscany, the Poggio alle Mura Riserva 2011 is a distinguished red showcasing Sangiovese’s depth. Crafted from 100% Sangiovese clones from vineyards around Poggio alle Mura castle on sandy, calcareous soils, it’s fermented in hybrid stainless steel and wood tanks. Aged for five years, including two in French oak (90% barriques, 10% casks), it offers a deep garnet hue and sophisticated complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaking Process\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanfi’s innovative approach shines in this wine. The 2011 vintage undergoes a 12–14-day maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation (27–29°C). Two years in French oak (90% barriques, 10% large casks) and further bottle aging create a balanced Riserva with long aging potential, reflecting Banfi’s clonal research begun in the 1980s for optimal Sangiovese expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined, mature red with rich dark fruit and complex savory notes, offering lasting elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe nose reveals prune jam, ripe cherry, and tobacco, with balsamic and coffee hints. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and velvety, with black plum, licorice, and spice, supported by mature, gentle tannins and a harmonious, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAwards and Accolades\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2011 Poggio alle Mura Riserva earned 93 points from \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e for its sweet, jammy fruit and fine-grained tannins. \u003cem\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/em\u003e awarded 93 points, praising its ripe fruit and spicy oak notes. \u003cem\u003eRobert Parker\u003c\/em\u003e gave 95 points, noting its bright, generous appeal. \u003cem\u003eCellarTracker\u003c\/em\u003e users average 91 points, appreciating its complex balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this Brunello with Western dishes like braised beef or wild boar ragù to highlight its dark fruit and savory notes. 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Crafted from 100% Sangiovese clones selected from vineyards around the Poggio alle Mura castle, it’s grown on sandy, calcareous soils. Fermented in hybrid stainless steel and wood tanks and aged for five years, including two in French oak (90% barriques, 10% casks), it offers a deep garnet hue and refined complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eWinemaking Process\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBanfi’s innovative approach defines this wine. The 2008 vintage undergoes a 12–14-day maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation (27–29°C). Aged for two years in French oak (90% barriques, 10% large casks) and an additional year in bottle, it reflects meticulous clonal research started in the 1980s, ensuring a rich, balanced Riserva with long aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA complex, mature red with rich dark fruit and savory depth, offering elegant longevity.\u003cbr\u003e\n    The nose reveals mature black plum, prune jam, tobacco, and cacao, with balsamic and leather hints. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and velvety, with black cherry, licorice, and espresso, supported by firm, gentle tannins and a long, harmonious finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eAwards and Accolades\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 2008 Poggio alle Mura Riserva earned 91 points from \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e for its underbrush, blue flower, and mature plum aromas with bracing tannins. \u003cem\u003eCellarTracker\u003c\/em\u003e users awarded an average of 92 points, praising its rich, syrupy texture and tarry notes. Critics celebrate its complexity and balance, ideal for near-term drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePair this Brunello with Western dishes like braised beef or wild boar ragù to highlight its dark fruit and savory notes. For Chinese cuisine, try 紅燒獅子頭, 烤鴨, 港式咖喱牛腩, or 醬爆肉丁 to complement its velvety texture and spicy depth. Ideal for hearty dinners or special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eServing and Cellaring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eServe at 16°C with two hours of decanting to enhance aromas. Enjoy now or cellar until 2030 for further complexity. 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It is a direct descendant of Greppo¬ù Brunello, but made in those years with less than ideal weather conditions, when Biondi Santi deems the organoleptic characteristics of the wine insufficient for the production of Brunello di Montalcino. 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On the palate, it’s full-bodied and imposing, with firm tannins, balanced acidity, and flavors of prunes, liquorice, and a long, spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eAwards and Accolades\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 2006 Montepergoli Bolgheri Superiore earned 91 points from \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e for its structured, smoky profile and 88 points from \u003cem\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e for its deep, dark fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePair this red with Western dishes like grilled steak or lamb chops to highlight its bold fruit and tannins. For Chinese cuisine, try 紅燒牛腩, 烤鴨, 蒜蓉炒牛肉, 黑椒牛柳, 燉羊肉, or 香辣雞丁 to complement its rich texture and savory notes. Ideal for hearty dinners or gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eServing and Cellaring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eServe at 16°C with one hour of decanting to enhance aromas. 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In the case of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/wine\/search?submitted=Y\u0026amp;scope=ratings\u0026amp;winery=Argiano\"\u003eArgiano\u003c\/a\u003e, change has paid off in spades, as new owners arrived with a commitment to a return to a more traditional expression of Brunello. Reflecting more than $10 million in investment in the estate over a decade, the stellar quality of Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2018 earns it Wine of the Year honors from \u003cem\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/em\u003e in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArgiano changed course in 2013, when Brazilian billionaire André Esteves and a group of investors \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/articles\/montalcinos-argiano-has-new-owners-48032\"\u003epurchased Argiano\u003c\/a\u003e from Countess Noemi Marone Cinzano and Bordeaux-trained winemaker Hans Vinding-Diers, who wanted to focus on their project in Argentina, Bodega Noemía de Patagonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relatively large property by Montalcino standards, Argiano is one of the region’s historic wineries. Its villa, recently restored, dates from 1581. The vineyards sit on a plateau in the central part of the Brunello zone, just west of the village of Sant’Angelo in Colle. The northern vineyard parcels—made up of alluvial clay, alluvial sandy silt and loam, with outcroppings of limestone and clay over a bed of limestone and marl—are planted to Sangiovese. The southern part of the estate is devoted to international grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 141 acres of vineyards consist of 54 acres designated for Brunello and 25 acres for Rosso di Montalcino. In 2014, 17 acres of Sangiovese were planted with a selection developed by Paolo de Marchi of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/wine\/search?submitted=Y\u0026amp;scope=ratings\u0026amp;winery=isole+e+olena\"\u003eIsole \u0026amp; Olena\u003c\/a\u003e in Chianti Classico in conjunction with the French nursery Guillaume. The new projects fell under the direction of Bernardino Sani. He had interned in the cellar at Argiano in 2002, rejoining the Argiano team as sales and marketing director in 2012. At the beginning of 2014, he was appointed CEO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn late 2014, Sani enlisted consulting enologist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/articles\/winemaker-talk-alberto-antonini-3383\"\u003eAlberto Antonini\u003c\/a\u003e to work with his team of cellar master Adriano Bambagioni and vineyard manager Francesco Monari. The first task was cleaning the wine-aging cellar and investing in large casks of 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000 liters, plus 600-liter \u003cem\u003etonneaux\u003c\/em\u003e to replace the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/glossary?page=1\u0026amp;submitted=Y\u0026amp;word=barrique\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ebarriques\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e that were used to age both the classic Brunello and a single-vineyard Brunello bottling called \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/wine\/search?submitted=Y\u0026amp;scope=ratings\u0026amp;winery=Vigna+del+Suolo\"\u003eVigna del Suolo\u003c\/a\u003e. (A new vinification facility had been built in 2000.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe team then turned its attention to the vineyards. With the help of viticultural consultant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/articles\/chiles-iterroir-i-hunter-43758\"\u003ePedro Parra\u003c\/a\u003e, the various parcels were mapped for soil type and composition and electromagnetic surveys were undertaken. The results provided a better understanding of how to manage each parcel, pinpoint any problem areas, determine harvest dates and plan micro-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/glossary?page=1\u0026amp;submitted=Y\u0026amp;word=vinification\"\u003evinifications\u003c\/a\u003e. They also eliminated fertilizers and pesticides to work \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/articles\/whats-the-difference-between-organic-biodynamic-and-sustainable-wines-41226\"\u003eorganically\u003c\/a\u003e, though the estate has not obtained certification. Since the change, Monari feels the vines’ vegetative growth and the grape quality have become more uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic Brunello di Montalcino is a blend of six different parcels. (The Vigna del Suolo bottling, made since the 2016 vintage, comes from a 10-acre parcel of 60-year-old Sangiovese vines planted on pure limestone soils.) After harvesting, the grapes for the Brunello are chilled with carbon dioxide for a five- to six-day cold \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/glossary\/show\/id\/maceration\"\u003emaceration\u003c\/a\u003e. Fermentation takes place in cement vats with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/glossary?page=1\u0026amp;submitted=Y\u0026amp;word=native+yeast\"\u003eindigenous yeast\u003c\/a\u003e, and maceration on the skins runs 20 to 21 days. After the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/glossary?page=1\u0026amp;submitted=Y\u0026amp;word=malolactic+fermentation\"\u003emalolactic conversion\u003c\/a\u003e in cement, the new wine ages 3.5 years in 1,000-, 2,000- and 3,000-liter casks. The 2018 was bottled in May 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe move to a traditional style infuses the Brunellos with greater purity and energy. Combined with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/vintage-charts\/region\/tuscany-brunello-di-montalcino\"\u003eelegant 2018 vintage\u003c\/a\u003e’s character, the classic Brunello features rose, strawberry and cherry aromas and flavors, along with wild herb, mineral and cut hay accents matched to a racy profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSani is a big fan of the 2018 vintage. “Personally, I love 2018, it’s very classic,” he told me in October 2022, when I first tasted the Brunello di Montalcino and Vigna del Suolo 2018. That said, there were challenges up until the beginning of August, including a lot of rain in the spring. (Sani reported hail on July 15, but it affected the southern vineyards of the estate, where the international grape varieties are planted.) A north \u003cem\u003etramontana\u003c\/em\u003e wind in the last week of September ushered in dry conditions and concentrated the grapes. It also led to cooler nights and perfect conditions to ripen the Sangiovese. The Argiano team began picking at the end of September, finishing by the second week of October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“My goal is to have Argiano become an ambassador of Brunello di Montalcino again,” Sani confided when I visited in April 2016. With the investment in the cellar and vineyards, he has achieved that goal and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor its traditional expression of Brunello, its quality and its value, Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2018 is not only a leading representation of the region, it’s our Wine of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e—Senior editor Bruce Sanderson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Milon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792203464875,"sku":"MSC1271-18","price":698.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3023\/7867\/files\/argiano_brunello_di_montalcino_1_1_1_1.png?v=1789197432"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.regiswine.com.hk\/collections\/region-tuscany.oembed?page=9","provider":"Regis Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}