Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG “Poggio all’Oro” (2016)

Soil: area characterized by a large shelf in which the soil develops on brown clay-silty sediments with stones and pebbles of different nature, of calcareous origin, well structured and well draining.
Training system: spurred cord
Planting density: 2100 cp/ha.
Yield per hectare: 40-50 q/ha.

Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Winemaking:controlled temperature fermentation (25-30°) in combined steel and Horizon French oak vats. Aging at 70% in 60 and 90 hl French oak barrels. and 30% in 350 l French oak barriques. for 3 years and 6 months.
Tasting notes: intense red in color with garnet reflections, on the nose it presents a complex bouquet of hints of plum jam and violet with notes of liquorice, coffee, tobacco. When tasted, the very fine structure is in perfect balance with the acidic part, with a long taste-olfactory persistence.
Pairings: A long-aging wine that sublimely accompanies dishes based on game, red meats and mature cheeses. Also perfect as a meditation wine.
Format: 750 ml