Poggio Alle Mura Brunello
~ The Castle Poggio Alle Mura ~ I stood in the vineyard. I smelled the air, the vines; I reached down to let the dirt run through my hand and then allowed the residual dust to permeate the air around…
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~ The Castle Poggio Alle Mura ~ I stood in the vineyard. I smelled the air, the vines; I reached down to let the dirt run through my hand and then allowed the residual dust to permeate the air around…
Continue readingAny vintage that followed the perfect 2010 was bound to have the cards stacked against it. However, 2011 – ranked a 4 star vintage by the Consorzio – portrays itself admirably. With larger than imaginable shoes to fill, the Brunello…
Continue reading~ Poggio Alle Mura ~ It’s hard to imagine an estate and winemaker on a bigger roll right now than Castello Banfi and Rudy Buratti. Over the last few years, I’ve tasted all of Castello Banfi’s releases and several wines…
Continue reading~ Harry Mariani (far right) 1937-2016 ~ Harry Mariani, the former President of Banfi Vintners died January 5th in Huntington, New York. Working with his brother John, Harry introduced Americans to a fizzy red wine called Lambrusco during the 1970’s…
Continue reading~ Castello Poggio Alle Mura is home to Banfi ~ With Honors…. It’s what every graduate aspires to. It’s the pursuit of excellence. It’s the sense that you are privileged to attain a level of regard. At Castello Banfi, it’s…
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