Vertical OWC

Rare vertical in original 12-bottle wooden box - an exclusive and strictly limited selection of 4 bottles each of the wonderful vintages 2007, 2008 and 2009 of Banfi's famous single vineyard riserva "Poggio alle Mura", which is only vinified in good to very good vintages.

4 bottles à 0,75lBrunello
di Montalcino "Poggio alle Mura" Riserva DOCG 2007

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura blasts across the palate with a heady array of black cherries, camphor, licorice and spices. The wine possesses gorgeous depth and inner sweetness in a plush, inviting style with plenty of early appeal. An explosive finish rounds things out in style." Robert Parker

"Aromas of ripe plums and berries and hints of tar. Full body, with velvety tannins and a lovely texture. Fruit and coffee character on the palate. Structured. Classy and powerful. Needs two or three years to soften. Better than 2006." James Suckling

Duemilavini: 4 grapesVeronelli-Guide
: 93 points/3+ starsWine
Enthusiast: 94 pointsJames
Suckling: 96 points

Alcohol content: 14,50 % volStorage potential
: 2028

4 bottles à 0,75lBrunello
di Montalcino "Poggio alle Mura" Riserva DOCG 2008

"This is one of the best wines of the vintage, with plenty of blackberry and vanilla character, but it's full-bodied, with juicy tannins and a savory finish." James Suckling

"The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura pushes the Brunello boundaries to an extreme. It will probably not appeal to everyone, but no matter how you cut it, this Riserva does indeed offer a memorable and delectable experience. This was a difficult vintage that shows beautifully in this bottling. A dark, inky appearance gives way to bold aromas of pressed fruit, prune and dark spice. The tannins show a degree of softness and are utterly void of that green, astringent after-bite you sometimes get with Brunello. Tangy black pepper and licorice add liveliness to the long finish." Robert Parker

James Suckling: 94 pointsRobert
Parker: 93 points

Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol Storage potential
: 2031+

4 bottles à 0,75lBrunello
di Montalcino "Poggio alle Mura" Riserva DOCG 2009

"A balanced and refined wine with chocolate, spice and berry character. Medium body and fine tannins. Delicious and fine." James Suckling

"Dark and impenetrable, the 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio alle Mura offers heavy notes of savory spice, teriyaki, tar, darkened fruit and Spanish cedar that contribute to the wine's overwhelming sense of density and richness. The fruit sees a beautiful level of ripeness that is neither heavy nor too sharp. The lavish oak tones add an enormous sense of grip, extraction and power. In fact, the alcohol reads 14.5% and you feel it. Yet, the mouthfeel is surprisingly more elegant than you might expect with a firm tannic skeleton fitted to a fleshy frame of dark berry fruit and blackcurrant. The balanced acidity also heightens the wine's sense of liveliness. This dark Brunello is ready to drink in the mid-term." Robert Parker

James Suckling: 92 pointsRobert
Parker: 94 points

Alcohol content: 14,50 % volStorage potential
: 2030