Banfi, Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Mura Riserva other_regions_italy A more saturated red/purple color

A more saturated red/purple color

This very serious effort is decidedly old school in style and not surprisingly

Trasnocho is Fernando Remirez de Ganuzas take on a more contemporary style

There is really lovely detail to the refined yet muscular and powerful medium-bodied flavors that possess plenty of minerality on the firmly structured and youthfully austere finish

There is enough reduction to dominate the fruit though it clearly seems ripe

Banfi, Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Mura Riserva other_regions_italy A more saturated red/purple colorFabulous aromas of plums, blackberries and flowers follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins and juicy fruit. This is structured and very rich. Needs another two or three years to soften. One of the best wines ever from Banfi.