95 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Mocha, ripe berry, baking spice and new leather aromas form the inviting nose along with violet and forest floor. Full-bodied and elegantly structured, the savory palate offers ripe cherry, raspberry cocoa and nutmeg alongside velvety, enveloping tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink: 2026–2033. (Nov 2022)"
95 points Luca Gardini: "The summary of the 30-year zonation work by Banfi in an opulent wine of great complexity. Wild plum to the nose, touches of mint, then blood orange zest. Brackish-crisp mouthfeel, with mentholated and citrusy return, and long persistence. (Oct 2022)"
94 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$110 list] The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich. Drink: 2025-2038. (Mar 2023)"
94 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "This red is packed with black cherry, blackberry, black currant, iron, tobacco and earthy tea flavors. Both lush and powerful, with great persistence on the lingering aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2045. (4/5/23)"
94 points James Suckling: "This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body with firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025. (12/11/22)"
95 points Luca Gardini: "The summary of the 30-year zonation work by Banfi in an opulent wine of great complexity. Wild plum to the nose, touches of mint, then blood orange zest. Brackish-crisp mouthfeel, with mentholated and citrusy return, and long persistence. (Oct 2022)"
94 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$110 list] The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura shows balance and ripeness with a good combination of cherry, wild plum, blue flower, tobacco and sweet earth. The outlier is the 15% alcohol content. The wine is generous in texture and scope, yet it ultimately feels light and accessible to the palate. The tannins are well managed, but the wine's ample fruit weight feels supple and rich. Drink: 2025-2038. (Mar 2023)"
94 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "This red is packed with black cherry, blackberry, black currant, iron, tobacco and earthy tea flavors. Both lush and powerful, with great persistence on the lingering aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2045. (4/5/23)"
94 points James Suckling: "This is a savory and mineral expression with aromas of dried and sour cherries, bark, tomato leaf and iodine. Crushed stones and sea shells, too. Full body with firm, chewy tannins. Some austerity but focused and linear at the end. Needs some time to soften and open. Try after 2025. (12/11/22)"
| Product SKU | 345851 |
| Producer | Banfi |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 15.0% |
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