Cuvée Aurora Rosé
Alta Langa DOCG Extra Brut
Banfi was among the seven historic companies that, claiming the Piedmontese roots of the Italian sparkling wine tradition, launched the Spumante Metodo Classico project in Piedmont in 1990. In 2008, they finally obtained the Alta Langa DOCG denomination.
Temperature-controlled (17°) in steel vats.
In the bottle according to the Metodo Classico with permanence on the lees for at least 30 months.
Years / Technical sheets / Awards
First Year
2005
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2021
THE 2021 VINTAGE
Banfi was among the seven historic wineries that, claiming the Piedmontese roots of the Italian sparkling wine tradition, initiated the Classic Method Sparkling Wine Project in Piedmont in 1990. In 2008, they finally obtained the Alta langa DOCG appellation.
TASTING NOTES
The winter was characterized by mild temperatures and average precipitation, which led to the onset of vegetative growth around mid-April. Blooming began in the first week of June, with a delay of about one week compared to last year due to the low temperatures recorded in April and May. The rise in temperatures and the lack of rainfall during June and July caused slight water stress, though only in certain vineyards. The harvest of Pinot Noir grapes began in the third week of August, with ripening generally delayed by about 6 to 7 days compared to the previous year. The sunny weather, accompanied by significant temperature fluctuations (as much as 13–15°C), allowed the grapes to reach perfect ripeness, both in terms of aroma and polyphenol content. The 2021 harvest thus proved to be excellent; quantitatively, there was a decrease of about 5% compared to 2020.
Banfi was among the seven historic companies that, claiming the Piedmontese roots of the Italian sparkling wine tradition, in 1990 launched the Classic Method Sparkling Wine Project in Piedmont. In 2008, finally, came the attainment of the Alta Langa DOCG designation.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 12%
Yield per hectare 110 q/ha.
Fermentation the first in temperature-controlled (16-17°C) stainless-steel tanks; the second in bottle according to the Classic Method with residence on the lees for 30 months
Soil marly-calcareous soil with a small percentage of clay.
Serving temperature 8-10°C First vintage pruduced: 2019 0,75 l
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2020
THE 2020 VINTAGE
Banfi was among the seven historic wineries that, claiming the Piedmontese roots of the Italian sparkling wine tradition, initiated the Classic Method Sparkling Wine Project in Piedmont in 1990. In 2008, they finally obtained the Alta langa DOCG appellation.
TASTING NOTES
The winter, characterized by above-average temperatures and avid rainfall, resulted in early budding.In early spring, copious rains restored the water content of the soils. From April to June, the temperature remained at high levels inducing good fruit set and flowering. The latter occurred earlier than average concluding by the end of May. This anticipation of phenological stages continued until the harvest, which began in mid-August, about a week earlier than in 2019. The sunny weather and considerable temperature ranges (around 15-18°C) from mid-August to the end of September allowed a high accumulation of sugars and aromatic substances in the grapes. The 2020 vintage is therefore excellent.
Banfi was among the seven historic companies that, claiming the Piedmontese roots of the Italian sparkling wine tradition, in 1990 launched the Classic Method Sparkling Wine Project in Piedmont. In 2008, finally, came the attainment of the Alta Langa DOCG designation.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 12%
Yield per hectare 110 q/ha.
Fermentation the first at a controlled temperature (17°) in steel vats, the second in the bottle according to the Traditional Method with ageing on the lees for 30 months
Soil marly-calcareous soil with a small percentage of clay.
Serving temperature 10-12°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
FALSTAFF 92
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2019
THE 2019 VINTAGE
Banfi was among the seven historic houses that, claiming the Piedmont roots of traditional Italian sparkling wine, in 1990 gave the go-to project Spumante Metodo Classico in Piedmont. In 2008 was finally obtained the Alta Langa DOCG appellation.
TASTING NOTES
The seasonal course of this 2018 vintage is characterized by a high frequency of rains, which has created critical aspects in the vineyard work. Despite these conditions, postponing the harvest period, the quality of the grapes turned out to be good with excellent tips. The 2019 wine production was generally considered of an excellent quality level, with peaks of excellence.
Banfi was among the seven historic companies that, claiming the Piedmontese roots of the Italian sparkling wine tradition, in 1990 launched the Classic Method Sparkling Wine Project in Piedmont. In 2008, finally, came the attainment of the Alta Langa DOCG designation.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 12%
Yield per hectare 110 q/ha.
Fermentation the first at a controlled temperature (17°) in steel vats, the second in the bottle according to the Traditional Method with ageing on the lees for 30 months
Soil marly-calcareous soil with a small percentage of clay.
Serving temperature 10-12°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
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2018
THE 2018 VINTAGE
Banfi was among the seven historic houses that, claiming the Piedmont roots of traditional Italian sparkling wine, in 1990 gave the go-to project Spumante Metodo Classico in Piedmont. In 2008 was finally obtained the Alta Langa DOCG appellation.
TASTING NOTES
2017 vintage has been characterized by a mild winter, with low rainfall and a hot spring favored an early blossoming. Frost damage occurred at the end of April, followed by a dry summer and high temperatures that anticipated the ripening of the grapes and the harvest time. However, the result was a very good quality
Banfi was among the seven historic companies that, claiming the Piedmontese roots of the Italian sparkling wine tradition, in 1990 launched the Classic Method Sparkling Wine Project in Piedmont. In 2008, finally, came the attainment of the Alta Langa DOCG designation.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 12,5%
Yield per hectare 110 q/ha.
Fermentation the first at a controlled temperature (17°) in steel vats, the second in the bottle according to the Traditional Method with ageing on the lees for 30 months
Soil marly-calcareous soil with a small percentage of clay.
Serving temperature 10-12°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
FALSTAFF 92
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2017
THE 2017 VINTAGE
Banfi was among the seven historic houses that, claiming the Piedmont roots of traditional Italian sparkling wine, in 1990 gave the go-to project Spumante Metodo Classico in Piedmont. In 2008 was finally obtained the Alta Langa DOCG appellation.
TASTING NOTES
2017 vintage has been characterized by a mild winter, with low rainfall and a hot spring favored an early blossoming. Frost damage occurred at the end of April, followed by a dry summer and high temperatures that anticipated the ripening of the grapes and the harvest time. However, the result was a very good quality
Banfi was among the seven historic companies that, claiming the Piedmontese roots of the Italian sparkling wine tradition, in 1990 launched the Classic Method Sparkling Wine Project in Piedmont. In 2008, finally, came the attainment of the Alta Langa DOCG designation.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 12,5%
Yield per hectare 110 q/ha.
Fermentation the first at a controlled temperature (17°) in steel vats, the second in the bottle according to the Traditional Method with ageing on the lees for 30 months
Soil marly-calcareous soil with a small percentage of clay.
Serving temperature 10-12°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
WINE ENTHUSIAST 93
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2016
THE 2016 VINTAGE
Banfi was among the seven historic houses that, claiming the Piedmont roots of traditional Italian sparkling wine, in 1990 gave the go-to project Spumante Metodo Classico in Piedmont. In 2008 was finally obtained the Alta Langa DOCG appellation.
TASTING NOTES
Pale pink color with fine and very persistent perlage. Intense and enveloping aroma with hints of golden apple peel, dog rose and dried fruit. In the mouth it is well structured, full and soft.
Banfi was among the seven historic companies that, claiming the Piedmontese roots of the Italian sparkling wine tradition, in 1990 launched the Classic Method Sparkling Wine Project in Piedmont. In 2008, finally, came the attainment of the Alta Langa DOCG designation.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 12,5%
Yield per hectare 110 q/ha.
Fermentation the first at a controlled temperature (17°) in steel vats, the second in the bottle according to the Traditional Method with ageing on the lees for 30 months
Soil marly-calcareous soil with a small percentage of clay.
Serving temperature 10-12°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
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2015
THE 2015 VINTAGE
Banfi was among the seven historic houses that, claiming the Piedmont roots of traditional Italian sparkling wine, in 1990 gave the go-to project Spumante Metodo Classico in Piedmont. In 2008 was finally obtained the Alta Langa DOCG appellation.
The 2015 vintage allowed an excellent maturation of the grapes; the mild winter and the very hot summer mitigated by the ending of providential rains, favored the accumulation of aromatic substances in the grapes, which gave balanced and complex wines.
TASTING NOTES
Pale pink color with fine and very persistent perlage. Intense and enveloping aroma with hints of golden apple peel, dog rose and dried fruit. In the mouth it is well structured, full and soft.
Banfi was among the seven historic companies that, claiming the Piedmontese roots of the Italian sparkling wine tradition, in 1990 launched the Classic Method Sparkling Wine Project in Piedmont. In 2008, finally, came the attainment of the Alta Langa DOCG designation.
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2014
AWARDS
THE DRINK BUSINESS - GLOBAL SPARKLING MASTER Silver - 80
MARENGO D'ORO AWARD Gold
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
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2013
AWARDS
MARENGO D'ORO AWARD Gold
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2012
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 90
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2009
AWARDS
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