Poggio Mura Riserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2016 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-braised wild boar ragu, grilled Bistecca alla Fiorentina, and aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic estate of Castello Banfi in the southern hills of Montalcino, the Poggio alle Mura Riserva is a monumental expression of 100% Sangiovese. The wine is named after the majestic 13th-century medieval fortress, Castello di Poggio alle Mura, which stands as a sentinel over the vineyards. This bottling represents the pinnacle of Banfi's pioneering clonal research into Sangiovese, begun in the 1980s to identify the finest biotypes for the estate's unique mosaic of soils. Grown in a single vineyard surrounding the castle, where sandy clay soils are rich in limestone and marine fossils, the grapes benefit from a warm microclimate tempered by sea breezes. The wine undergoes meticulous fermentation in hybrid wood-and-stainless-steel tanks, followed by aging for approximately 30 months in French oak barriques and casks, and further refinement in the bottle. The result is a profound, structured red that seamlessly blends historical heritage with modern viticultural excellence.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1978 by Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani, Banfi is centered around the historic medieval fortress Castello di Poggio alle Mura in Montalcino, Tuscany. The estate played a pivotal role in the modern renaissance of Brunello di Montalcino through pioneering clonal research on Sangiovese, state-of-the-art vinification techniques, and dedicated environmental sustainability. Operating across prime vineyard sites in Tuscany and Piedmont, the winery harmonizes classic Italian heritage with modern precision. Banfi is internationally celebrated for its benchmark Brunello di Montalcino bottlings, expressive Super Tuscan blends such as Cum Laude and Belnero, and an expansive portfolio of elegant single-varietal and sparkling wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Sangiovese