Banfi

Riserva Castello Banfi Poggio All'Oro Brunello di Montalcino

9.3218 ratings
9.233 pro ratings
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
LM Segal

Younger, more powerful and vibrant than it had any right to be…concentrated and dark. Superb, could go longer.

Younger, more powerful and vibrant than it had any right to be…concentrated and dark. Superb, could go longer.

Nov 14th, 2021
Bassel Sommelier

Beautiful silky Brunello with such a rounded structure and a delicate structure

Beautiful silky Brunello with such a rounded structure and a delicate structure

Sep 21st, 2019
Severn Goodwin

Just hitting this after about a three and a half hour decant. Color is very deep ruby, nice. Nose is quite alive with red fruits, and smokey. Tannins still present on palate, dried cherries. I think this needs more time to get going...

Night two, nose has mellowed. Palate is mostly the same, but any tannins are gone, smoother finish tonight. Next bottle should be post 2020.

Just hitting this after about a three and a half hour decant. Color is very deep ruby, nice. Nose is quite alive with red fruits, and smokey. Tannins still present on palate, dried cherries. I think this needs more time to get going...

Night two, nose has mellowed. Palate is mostly the same, but any tannins are gone, smoother finish tonight. Next bottle should be post 2020.

Jul 23rd, 2017
M. Christopher Roebuck

Happy Birthday to me....

Pretty much at the top of my scale. Not a man for words right now after finishing my first day as a 50-year old. Grateful for my family, health, and my love and aptitude for my work.

95+ points

Happy Birthday to me....

Pretty much at the top of my scale. Not a man for words right now after finishing my first day as a 50-year old. Grateful for my family, health, and my love and aptitude for my work.

95+ points

1 person found it helpfulAug 26th, 2017
Craig Lemmon

1995 Reserve. Outstanding.

1995 Reserve. Outstanding.

1 person found it helpfulOct 1st, 2016
David L

99' Banfi Poggio All' Oro Riserva. Needed a one hour decanting. A sensational wine that's drinking absolutely phenomenal right now. Edit- If I had an extra hour/2 of decanting?

99' Banfi Poggio All' Oro Riserva. Needed a one hour decanting. A sensational wine that's drinking absolutely phenomenal right now. Edit- If I had an extra hour/2 of decanting?

Aug 14th, 2016
Tom Kobylarz

A good use of oak across the entire range of Banfi in 2010-2011. Very classic in style and true Sangiovese character. Excellent!

A good use of oak across the entire range of Banfi in 2010-2011. Very classic in style and true Sangiovese character. Excellent!

Jan 28th, 2016
David Eckert

Needs more bottle time

Needs more bottle time

Nov 7th, 2015
Eric Crane

Sommelier & Educator Empire Wine Distributors

9.4

2010

2010

Jun 1st, 2015
Alexis Davis Iaconis

Hospitality Director Copain Wines

8.9

Drinking well now- very youthful and crisp acid

Drinking well now- very youthful and crisp acid

Jan 14th, 2015