Banfi

Riserva Castello Banfi Poggio All'Oro Brunello di Montalcino

9.334 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
David Eckert

Needs more bottle time

Needs more bottle time

Nov 7th, 2015
Andrew Cullimore

Medium deep slightly hazy garnet , quite thin terracotta rim . This is quite restrained and closed on the nose , with a herbal , light ‘swimming pool’ nose , darkly spiced , earthy dried cherry . On the palate this is smaller framed than expected, with notes of currants , rose, dark cherry . Slightly drying tannins , quite fresh acidity , slightly herbal finish of ok length . I would drink this sooner rather than later on this showing as there is not a lot of fruit left on this , quite somber and aloof in style . From now and over the next few years . This was a little perplexing here and quite probably there will be better bottles of this out there .

Medium deep slightly hazy garnet , quite thin terracotta rim . This is quite restrained and closed on the nose , with a herbal , light ‘swimming pool’ nose , darkly spiced , earthy dried cherry . On the palate this is smaller framed than expected, with notes of currants , rose, dark cherry . Slightly drying tannins , quite fresh acidity , slightly herbal finish of ok length . I would drink this sooner rather than later on this showing as there is not a lot of fruit left on this , quite somber and aloof in style . From now and over the next few years . This was a little perplexing here and quite probably there will be better bottles of this out there .

Aug 29th, 2025
Scott Soren

This is rockstar Brunello.

This is rockstar Brunello.

Jun 10th, 2018
Rick Z
9.2

Pissed off at not being on our plane to Europe tonight due to the eye, so had to open something great!! No dissapointment here.....Wonderful wine, with syrupy like legs, and a 20 sec finish!! Helping ease the pain ☺

Pissed off at not being on our plane to Europe tonight due to the eye, so had to open something great!! No dissapointment here.....Wonderful wine, with syrupy like legs, and a 20 sec finish!! Helping ease the pain ☺

Sep 4th, 2016
Karen Preston

This beautiful wine capped off an incredible dinner overlooking the city surrounding Lake Como. Perfect blend!

This beautiful wine capped off an incredible dinner overlooking the city surrounding Lake Como. Perfect blend!

Jul 25th, 2016
Christophe Dujardin

La quintessence de Castello Banfi: Poggio all oro riserva. Sublime en ce millésime 2004. 2007 et 2010 sont également exceptionnel

La quintessence de Castello Banfi: Poggio all oro riserva. Sublime en ce millésime 2004. 2007 et 2010 sont également exceptionnel

Jul 6th, 2016
Robert Harmelin

Excellent example if a 2004 Brunello a wine to hold

Excellent example if a 2004 Brunello a wine to hold

Nov 25th, 2015
Andrew Wright

Excellent brunello. Very enjoyable.

Excellent brunello. Very enjoyable.

Dec 26th, 2014
Ashish Goel

At the Castello Banfi

At the Castello Banfi

Mar 23rd, 2013
Ken Russell

Great!

Jul 20th, 2014