Estate vineyards used for planting the first vineyard resulting from over a decade of research to isolate the optimal selection of clones to produce consistently outstanding Brunello di Montalcino. The vines were planted in 1992. (from 210 to 330 meters above sea level)
Sangiovese from a combination of selected clones, from the estate research started in 1982.
The grape harvest is followed by a maceration of 12-13 days. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature - controlled hybrid stainless steel & wood tanks (27-29°C). About 60% of the wine is aged for 2 years in French oak barriques - manufactured according to Banfi’s specifications - and the remaining 40% in large oak casks (60-90 hl). Before release, the wine is bottle-aged for an additional 12 months.
A Brunello born in the estate vineyards that the zonation studies, which started in 1980, identified as the most suitable for Sangiovese. Elegant and balanced Brunello, with a good persistence, complex and sweet aromas and with an important but soft structure and a nice final acidity.
98+ pt.
92 pt.
92 pt.
95 pt.
4 stelle
97 pt.
Corona - 4 stelle
91 - Gold Medal
2 bicchieri
4 grappoli
Super Tre Stelle
14.75
4 stelle
4 grappoli
Super Tre Stelle
Gold Medal
91 points
92 Punti
4 Grappoli
Gold Platinum
Medaglia d’Oro
4 Stars
4 grappoli
Gold Medal
93
5 grappoli
4 stars (Higly recommemded)
5 grappoli
3 bicchieri
Medaglia d'oro
3 bicchieri
4 grappoli