92pts James Suckling
Very perfumed and pure with cherry, cedar, tile and orange-peel undertones. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and a tangy finish. Needs time to open, but already delicious. Drink after 2022.
90pts Vinous
The 2019 Rosso di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura opens with a bouquet of sweet violets giving way to dried black cherries, allspice and a hint of mocha. Its creamy textures flesh out across the palate with ease, as mineral-tinged red and black fruits slowly saturate, adding tension toward the close. The 2019 finished with length yet tannic, leaving bitter citrus nuances and tart wildberries to linger on. It will be a number of years before readers can fully enjoy this powerful vintage of Poggio alle Mura.
History
Founded 1919 in New York City, Banfi is solely owned by the Mariani family with Cristina Mariani-May as proprietor and CEO. The portfolio’s jewel is the award-winning Castello Banfi vineyard estate in Montalcino, Tuscany. The prestigious wine portfolio, along with the Castello Banfi Il Borgo luxury hotel, Michelin-starred dining, and extensive hospitality offers the ultimate authentic Tuscan experience. The Mariani family is also owner of US Pacific Northwest based Pacific Rim & Company with projects from premiere AVAs across Washington state and the acclaimed Willamette Valley, Oregon. The Banfi portfolio also includes leading organic brand, Natura, featuring a successful range of varietal wines.
Castello Banfi, renowned for the renaissance of Brunello di Montalcino, was founded by the Mariani family in 1978. Widely known for their Pursuit of Excellence and research contributions, they founded the vineyard estate in Montalcino, assembling a property of 7,100 acres to produce quality wines by aligning closely with the culture and development of its territory.
