2022 Rosso di Montalcino 'Poggio Alle Mura', Banfi

Bright, expressive and beautifully detailed, the 2022 Rosso di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura captures the soul of Sangiovese in its most youthful, vibrant form. Aromas of wild cherry, redcurrant and violets mingle with soft notes of spice, dried herbs and a touch of earth. The palate is juicy and refined with fresh red fruit framed by fine, chalky tannins and a lively backbone of acidity. Sleek, balanced and full of charm, it finishes with that signature Tuscan brightness and a whisper of oak spice. It’s a Rosso that feels both generous and impeccably made, unmistakably Banfi, effortlessly Montalcino.

For when: you want Brunello style without the waiting game.
Pairs with: roast duck, tomato and basil pasta, or a weekend steak dinner.
If this wine were a mood, it’d be Italian summer at golden hour,  relaxed, radiant, and full of life.

Castello Banfi, founded by the Mariani family in 1978, has long been a cornerstone of Montalcino winemaking, blending heritage with precision to produce wines of consistency and grace. The estate’s Poggio alle Mura vineyard, surrounding Banfi’s hilltop castle, sits on calcareous and sandy soils perfectly suited to Sangiovese Grosso. This site forms the backbone of both the estate’s Brunello and its refined Rosso di Montalcino.

Crafted entirely from estate-grown fruit, the 2022 Rosso di Montalcino showcases Banfi’s meticulous vineyard selection and gentle cellar craft: fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks followed by a brief maturation in French oak to round the tannins and deepen texture. The result is a red that bridges youthful immediacy with quiet sophistication, a wine that speaks of place, pedigree, and the enduring charm of Montalcino in full voice.