Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino
Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2020 – Castello Banfi
A 100% Sangiovese, Castello Banfi's Rosso di Montalcino is a still red wine, complex and with a remarkable structure. Produced in the Montalcino area from the Tuscan vine par excellence, Rosso di Montalcino is one of the classic wines of the Tuscan winemaking tradition. A versatile wine that conquers even the most demanding palates.






Among the classic Tuscan wines to try, Castello Banfi's Rosso di Montalcino cannot be missing. Produced from selected grapes grown in the extraordinary terroir of Montalcino, it is a wine of excellent quality, whose structure allows for moderate ageing. A good bottle to give away!
Grape varieties: Sangiovese
Denomination: Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Production zone: southern slope of the municipality of Montalcino
Average altitude: 100 m asl
Soil: The soils develop on different types of sediments, from the clay sands of the marine Pliocene, deep soils with abundant and calcareous stones, to the gray-blue clays which are moderately deep mineral soils that tend to retain humidity
Training system: spurred cordon - Banfi alberello
Vine Density: 4200 - 5500 vines per hectare
Hectar Yield: 70-75 quintals
Fermentation: in temperature-controlled (20-30°C) stainlesssteel tanks
Aging: in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and in French oak barrique (350 l.) for 12 months
Alcohol content: 14%
Colour: a bright ruby red
Nose: on the nose, it offers aromas of blackberries and raspberry meet light notes of coffee and tobacco
Palate: in the mouth the structure is wide, harmonious and well balanced by a marked acidity. Excellent persistence on the palate.
Pairings: ideal pairing with game and medium-aged cheeses.
Serving temperature: 16-18°C
First vintage produced: 1982
Bottled by Banfi S.A. Srl – Montalcino - Italy
- Alcohol level
- 14
- Cellars
- Banfi
- Grapes
- Sangiovese
- Region
- Toscana
- Appellation
- Rosso di Montalcino DOC