5 Brunello Poggio Banale is a soft, succulent expression of Sangiovese Grosso with sweet cherry and smooth vanilla aromas. The mouthfeel is plush, rich and creamy but there’s a touch of balanced acidity that brings those lively fruit tones into crystalline focus. ——M.L.(4/1/2011)—— 94

Poggio Banale offers a clean and polished nose with spice and black fruit highlights. The wine is chewy and deliciously succulent with tight tannins that make it an ideal candidate for long cellar aging. ——M.L.(10/1/2010)—— 92