Verona, April 2009 - The "Poggio all'Oro"1999, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, was awarded the Gold Medal at the Vinitaly 2009 Wine Competition in the category of Quiet Red Wines of Denomination of Origin over 6 years after harvest.
Poggio all'oro gold medal 1999
The jewel in the Banfi family's crown, this is a Brunello Riserva made from selected grapes from the vineyard Poggio all'Orowhere Sangiovese finds its ideal growing conditions. Aged for five years, just under three of which in French oak barriques, it is distinguished by its extraordinary elegance and very long ageing potential.
Produced exclusively in great vintages, the Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva will be released next year with the new 2004 vintage, one of the greatest vintages in recent times.
