Cuvée Aurora Riserva 100 Mesi
Alta Langa DOCG
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.
in bottle according to the Classic Method
100 months minimum
Years / Technical sheets / Awards
Prima annata 2010
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2013
THE 2013 VINTAGE
L’annata 2013 è stata caratterizzata da abbondanti piogge invernali e primaverili e da un inizio estate con temperature moderate. Il mese di agosto ha registrato ottime escursioni termiche tra giorno e notte, permettendo di ottenere uve in eccellenti condizioni qualitative, con una buona acidità e un ottimo sviluppo dei profumi varietali. Con un ritardo di circa 15 giorni rispetto agli ultimi anni, tornando alla “normalità” delle vendemmie degli anni ’90, la raccolta è iniziata il 5 settembre.
TASTING NOTES
Il vino si presenta di colore giallo paglierino luminoso con riflessi dorati. Il perlage, finissimo e persistente, si sviluppa in eleganti catenelle che risalgono nel calice liberando progressivamente i profumi. Il bouquet è intenso, complesso e in continua evoluzione: le note iniziali di agrumi canditi lasciano spazio a sentori balsamici e speziati. Al palato è austero ed elegante. La spuma finissima conferisce una piacevole cremosità, mentre l’acidità, ancora viva, si unisce a una tessitura setosa donando una freschezza sorprendente per un vino di lunga evoluzione. Il finale è lungo, sapido e persistente, espressione del prolungato affinamento sui lieviti in bottiglia.
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12,5%
Yield per hectare 110 q/ha.
Fermentation bottle fermented using the traditional method
Remuage tradizionale su pupitres
Degorgement à la glace
Soil marly-calcareous soil with a small percentage of clay.
Serving temperature 8-10°C
AWARDS
WINEMAG 93
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2012
THE 2012 VINTAGE
The 2012 vintage was characterised by a winter with little rainfall, but with a significant snowfall in February, which proved to be crucial in re-establishing the balance in the vineyard. The high temperatures recorded in the spring and, subsequently, in the summer months, together with the absence of rain, caused the harvest to be carried out about 15 days in advance compared to normal. The stabilization of temperatures in the weeks before the harvest, however, allowed the grapes to ripen optimally, with peaks of excellence.
TASTING NOTES
Bright straw yellow colour with golden reflections. Very fine perlage. Intense bouquet initially characterised by hints of candied citrus peel and toasted hazelnut which evolve into complex, balsamic aromas of star anise. An austere, elegant wine with great structure. It is characterised by an important acidity that gives it a rare freshness, and by a remarkable sapidity and persistence.
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%
Yield per hectare 110 q/ha.
Fermentation bottle fermented using the traditional method
Aging bottle fermented on the lees for at least 100 months
Soil marly-calcareous soil with a small percentage of clay.
Serving temperature 8-10°C
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 93
VITAE 4 SCREWS
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2011
THE 2011 VINTAGE
The 2011 vintage was characterized by abundant snow during the winter followed by a spring with normal rainfall. The high temperatures recorded in May accelerated the growing cycle, thus anticipating the flowering and the fruit set of the vine. The summer temperatures within the norm and the rainfall in June, however, allowed an optimal maturation of the grapes which took place slightly earlier than usual. In general, the 2011 harvest gave excellent results, with peaks of excellence.
TASTING NOTES
Bright straw yellow colour with golden reflections. Very fine perlage. Intense bouquet initially characterised by hints of candied citrus peel and toasted hazelnut which evolve into complex, balsamic aromas of star anise. An austere, elegant wine with great structure. It is characterised by an important acidity that gives it a rare freshness, and by a remarkable sapidity and persistence.
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%
Yield per hectare 110 q/ha.
Fermentation bottle fermented using the traditional method
Aging bottle fermented on the lees for at least 100 months
Soil marly-calcareous soil with a small percentage of clay.
Serving temperature 8-10°C
AWARDS
WINESCRITITC 93
WINE ENTHUSIAST 92
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2010
THE 2010 VINTAGE
The 2010 vintage was characterized by intense snowfall during the winter and a spring with abundant rainfall. The regular summer, with temperatures in the seasonal average, allowed the correct ripening of the grapes. Then, thanks to a very dry end of August and the good temperature variations between day and night, the harvest gave excellent results.
TASTING NOTES
Straw yellow color with bright golden reflections, very fine and persistent perlage. Intense aroma characterized by hints of candied citrus peel which then evolve into aromas of brioches, dried fruit and vanilla. Austere and elegant wine, which is distinguished by its marked flavor and remarkable persistence.
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%
Yield per hectare 110 q/ha.
Fermentation bottle fermented using the traditional method
Aging bottle fermented on the lees for at least 100 months
Soil marly-calcareous soil with a small percentage of clay.
Serving temperature 8-10°C
AWARDS
GOOD WINES OF ITALY Crown
