Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino

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