Castello Banfi – Poggio Alle Mura 2016 – Rosso di Montalcino

The nose is fruity and offers a small incisive side, a slight freshness as well as a slight juiciness. It reveals notes of redcurrant, wild blackberry, wild berries and racy minerality associated with subtle hints of spices, violet as well as an imperceptible hint of Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, precise / well defined, sleek, a bit aerial and offers tension, fat, a slight mineral frame, a slight freshness as well as a small fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, crunchy / ripe red berries and small notes of blackberry, cherry pit associated with slight touches of olive as well as an imperceptible hint of olive tree, colas and sweet spices / chocolate. Tannins are fine and slightly dry. Good length. There is a touch of acidulous fruits on the finish.