Banfi

Riserva Castello Banfi Poggio All'Oro Brunello di Montalcino

9.216 ratings

9.04 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

9.4

Some secondary aromas but still much fruit left. Wonderful old, but well-balanced Brunello!

Some secondary aromas but still much fruit left. Wonderful old, but well-balanced Brunello!

Jan 1st, 2017

9.2

Awesome 1997 vintage

Awesome 1997 vintage

Sep 10th, 2015

9.1

Classic Italian brawn, intense cherry finish. Tannin / fruit structure just about right so drink up on the 1997!

Classic Italian brawn, intense cherry finish. Tannin / fruit structure just about right so drink up on the 1997!

Apr 17th, 2015

9.8

Wine saved for my wife 1997 excellet with pappardelle lamb ragu and ny strip

Wine saved for my wife 1997 excellet with pappardelle lamb ragu and ny strip

Feb 1st, 2015

Alessandra Diana

9.2

Alessandra had this a year ago

Alessandra had this a year ago

Jun 5th, 2023

9.6

Nick had this 8 years ago

Nick had this 8 years ago

Jul 20th, 2016

Goddamn!

Goddamn!

Aug 25th, 2013

Private Collections Wine Director

8.4

Jeff had this 8 years ago

Jeff had this 8 years ago

Jan 23rd, 2016

Wine Specialist Christie's

8.8

Richard had this 11 years ago

Richard had this 11 years ago

Sep 30th, 2013

9.3

Brett had this 2 years ago

Brett had this 2 years ago

Jun 18th, 2022