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Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Alla Mura 1998

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This entry was posted on 5/4/2006 7:27 PM and is filed under Italian Wines-Tuscany, Brunello, Chianti.

Banfi makes three Brunellos.  The regularly labeled Brunello is quite good, but the Poggio alla Mura and Poggio al Oro designates are usually outstanding.  Although 1998 was a good but not great vintage, this is truly a great wine, and is drinking well right now.  Because 1998 was sandwiched in between the more heralded 1997 and 1999 vintages, it usually sells for about 20% less than the 97's and 99's.

This full bodied Brunello has dark color for Brunello, and a large bouquet of black berry, currants, saddle leather, and tobacco leaf.  There is a lot of fruit on the palate, and plenty of soft tannin.  The wine finishes smoothly.  A truly beautiful wine.

4 stars
 

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    • 10/17/2007 2:01 PM kees wijnen wrote:
      I've got the possession of a Poggio Alla Mura 1977. I've got the idea, that it was well preserved. Anyone interested?
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