Name: Banfi, Brunello di Montalcino 2018
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Banfi, Brunello di Montalcino 2018

Product Details

Tags: Sustainable

Brunello di Montalcino in French oak

About the Producer

Banfi was founded in 1978 thanks to the will of the Italian-American brothers, John and Harry Mariani.

From the beginning, the goal of the two brothers was to create a state-of-the-art winery combined with the most advanced science in the vineyards for the production of premium wines.

Together with the Mariani family, Ezio Rivella, one of Italy's foremost enologists, who understood

that due to the richness of the soils and the privileged microclimatic position, the property would have great capacity of development.

In those years, the brothers, John and Harry, also purchased Bruzzone, a historic winery in Piedmont. Founded in 1860 and specialized in the production of sparkling wines, today is known as Banfi Piemonte.

Tasting Notes

A rich and elegant Brunello, both in structure and in olfactory expression. Brilliant ruby red with garnet-colored reflections, on the nose the aroma is sweet and fruity, the hints of fresh red fruit stand out, which combine perfectly with the more complex notes of licorice and pipe tobacco. The structure is powerful, and the palate is pleasantly enveloped by a consistent tannic texture, well balanced by a pleasant acidity. Extremely persistent with excellent aging potential.

Technical Details

Soil: vineyards in the hill area of the estate, with low to moderate incline. 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.

Trellising System: spurred cordon – Banfi alberello
Vine Density: 2400 - 5500 vines/ha.
Hectar Yield: 65 q/ha.

VARIETIES

Sangiovese.

METHOD OF PRODUCTION

Fermentation: in temperature-controlled (27-29°C) hybrid French oak and stainless-steel Horizon tanks

Aging: 80% in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and 20% in French oak barriques (350 l.) for 2 years

Critics Scores

Wine Spectator | 93 pts

Robert Parker | 93 pts

James Suckling | 93 pts

Wine Enthusiast | 93 pts