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Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Ruby-red color; very fresh, fruity, with notes of cherry and blackberry, well combined with hints of licorice, tobacco and hazelnut; the structure is very broad, sweet and well consistent; long, persuasive finish.
Temperature-controlled (25-30°) in combined Horizon steel and French oak vatsÂ
In French oak casks (90-60 hl) and in French oak barrique (350 l) for 12 months
Years / Technical sheets / Awards
First Year
2010
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2024
TECHNICAL SHEET
THE 2024 VINTAGE
The mild winter and an extraordinarily warm April led to a slightly earlier budbreak. May and June were marked by abundant rainfall and lower-than-average temperatures, followed by a scorching July and August, where extreme heat inhibited photosynthesis and delayed ripening. In early September, temperatures suddenly dropped below the seasonal norm, accompanied by frequent rainfall. This unusual climatic pattern has resulted in fresher wines, lower in alcohol and concentration, yet displaying surprisingly refined tannins.
TASTING NOTES
A mild winter and an exceptionally warm April led to an early budbreak. The cool and rainy months of May and June were followed by July and August with temperatures so high they inhibited photosynthesis and delayed ripening. In early September, temperatures suddenly dropped below average and were accompanied by frequent rainfall. This unusual seasonal pattern resulted in wines that are fresher, lower in alcohol and concentration, yet marked by surprisingly graceful tannins.
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 14%
Yield per hectare 70 q/ha.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (25-30°C) in stainless-steel tanks
Aging in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and part in French oak barrique (350 l.) for 12 months.
Soil area characterized by slopes with a good incline where the soils develop on reddish continental and clay sediments with significant presence of stones and pebbles.
Serving temperature 16-18°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
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2023
TECHNICAL SHEET
THE 2023 VINTAGE
The winter was mild, with temperatures slightly above seasonal averages. The early days of April were marked by cold snaps, causing some damage to budding, which only marginally affected Sangiovese. The first four months of the year saw rainfall slightly below the average for the period. In May and June, precipitation was extremely abundant, with a total of 200 millimeters of accumulated rain and 28 rainy days out of 60.
TASTING NOTES
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 14.5%
Yield per hectare 70 q/ha.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (25-30°C) in stainless-steel tanks
Aging in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and part in French oak barrique (350 l.) for 12 months.
Soil area characterized by slopes with a good incline where the soils develop on reddish continental and clay sediments with significant presence of stones and pebbles.
Serving temperature 16-18°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
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2022
THE 2022 VINTAGE
From the perfect combination of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TASTING NOTES
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 15%
Yield per hectare 70 q/ha.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (25-30°C) in stainless-steel tanks
Aging in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and part in French oak barrique (350 l.) for 12 months.
Soil area characterized by slopes with a good incline where the soils develop on reddish continental and clay sediments with significant presence of stones and pebbles.
Serving temperature 16-18°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
MUNDUS WINES GOLD
THE DRINKS BUSINESS GOLD
DWWA 90 SILVER
SWA SILVER
TECHNICAL SHEET
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2021
THE 2021 VINTAGE
The pink note of the Centine family: an excellent balance between versatility and impressive aromatic expression.
TASTING NOTES
The mild winter temperatures and low rainfall allowed the vines to begin the growing cycle within the standard timeframe. During the night of April 8, some vineyards were hit by a late frost, which delayed the phenological phases of the vines. However, thanks to mild temperatures and sunny days in the spring, the vines were able to regain their growth and production balance, reaching excellent ripening during the following months. The harvest began slightly later than usual, but the continuous ventilation and good temperature fluctuations in August and September allowed the grapes to develop excellent acidity with very interesting aromatic profiles.
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 15.5%
Yield per hectare 70 q/ha.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (25-30°C) in stainless-steel tanks
Aging in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and part in French oak barrique (350 l.) for 12 months.
Soil area characterized by slopes with a good incline where the soils develop on reddish continental and clay sediments with significant presence of stones and pebbles.
Serving temperature 16-18°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
DB_GLOBAL SANGIOVESE MASTERS SILVER
VINOUS 92
TECHNICAL SHEET
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2020
THE 2020 VINTAGE
A perfect mix of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon that gives life to an immediate and extremely versatile wine.
TASTING NOTES
The mild temperatures and the scarcity of rainfall in the winter, as well as then in the spring, led to an early growth development of the vines. In June, there was repeated rain with mild temperatures, which allowed for a surprising vegetative-productive balance of the vineyards. During the following summer months, the warm temperatures and the sunny weather allowed for perfect veraison and ripening of the grapes. The harvest took place earlier than usual. The grapes were in perfect condition and, thanks to the good temperature ranges and the absence of rain, presented excellent aromatic profiles and good acidity.
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 14.5%
Yield per hectare 70 q/ha.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (25-30°C) in stainless-steel tanks
Aging in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and part in French oak barrique (350 l.) for 12 months.
Soil area characterized by slopes with a good incline where the soils develop on reddish continental and clay sediments with significant presence of stones and pebbles.
Serving temperature 16-18°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
VINOUS 90
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2019
THE 2019 VINTAGE
From the perfect combination of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TASTING NOTES
The winter was rich in rainfall with little snow. The vegetative recovery phase took place during the usual times, with budding that developed in the second half of April. In May, copious rain favored the vegetative development. The summer of 2018 was particularly humid and characterized by frequent precipitations, often in form of storms. September and October, on the other hand, were sunny months, with temperatures higher than the seasonal average and good temperature ranges.
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 14.5%
Yield per hectare 70 q/ha.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (25-30°C) in stainless-steel tanks
Aging in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and part in French oak barrique (350 l.) for 12 months.
Soil area characterized by slopes with a good incline where the soils develop on reddish continental and clay sediments with significant presence of stones and pebbles.
Serving temperature 16-18°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
WINESCRITIC 90
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2018
THE 2018 VINTAGE
Expression of the meeting between the Sangiovese, an emblematic vine of Montalcino and the peculiarities of the international vines implanted in this area.
TASTING NOTES
The winter was rich in rainfall with little snow. The vegetative recovery phase took place during the usual times, with budding that developed in the second half of April. In May, copious rain favored the vegetative development. The summer of 2018 was particularly humid and characterized by frequent precipitations, often in form of storms. September and October, on the other hand, were sunny months, with temperatures higher than the seasonal average and good temperature ranges.
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 14.5%
Yield per hectare 70 q/ha.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (25-30°C) in stainless-steel tanks
Aging 50% in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and 50% in French oak barrique (350 l.) for 8-10 months
Soil area characterized by slopes with a good incline where the soils develop on reddish continental and clay sediments with significant presence of stones and pebbles.
Serving temperature 16-18°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
ROBERTPARKER.COM 90
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2017
THE 2017 VINTAGE
Expression of the meeting between the Sangiovese, an emblematic vine of Montalcino and the peculiarities of the international vines implanted in this area.
TASTING NOTES
2017 vintage was characterized by a particularly dry and hot summer, which favored the early ripening of the grapes. The absence of rains during September favored the harvest operations.
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 15%
Yield per hectare 70 q/ha.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (25-30°C) in stainless-steel tanks
Aging 50% in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and 50% in French oak barrique (350 l.) for 1 year
Soil sandy clays with rounded pebbles
Serving temperature 16-18°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
IWSC 91
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
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2016
THE 2016 VINTAGE
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TASTING NOTES
The growing season began about 10 days early after a winter characterized by mild temperatures. Spring rains radically changed the physiological pattern of our vineyards, slowing down the vegetative cycles. From the second decade of June a gradual rise in temperatures affected the entire southern part of Tuscany until the end of July. In August there were significant temperature swings and absence of rain, optimal conditions for both white and red grapes to close ripening. September was sunny and dry, but a rainy area took over at the end of the month, slowing down the last phase of harvest. Harvesting began a week late due to spring rains that made up for the initial vegetative advance.
Thanks to the high temperatures in late summer, the ripening process accelerated considerably, which in turn resulted in a wine with great personality.
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 13,9%
Yield per hectare 70 q/ha.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (25-30°C) in stainless-steel tanks
Aging 50% in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and 50% in French oak barrique (350 l.) for 1 year
Soil sandy clays with rounded pebbles
Serving temperature 16-18°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
ROBERTPARKER.COMÂ 91
WINE SPECTATOR 92Â
JANCIS ROBINSON 16
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2015
THE 2015 VINTAGE
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TASTING NOTES
Fair spring rains well replenished the aquifers so that water was never in short supply during the hot summer months. A very hot month of July fostered the conditions for excellent ripening, which was followed by a hot August, but with excellent temperature swings between day and night, a factor that benefited the quality of the grapes enormously, both in the aromas of the whites and for the synthesis of polyphenols in the reds. September of rare beauty, sunny and dry with warm temperatures that allowed us to complete ripening and harvest under optimal conditions.
The growing season began with a slight delay, and the spring was characterized by a very rainy May and June; June temperatures were very cool and well below seasonal averages; from the beginning of July temperatures began to rise until they became torrid in the second week of the month; August saw temperatures drop again and nights were very cool and this benefited the quality of the grapes tremendously. From mid-August throughout September and October there was very little rainfall, facilitating harvesting operations.
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 14,8%
Yield per hectare 70 q/ha.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (25-30°C) in stainless-steel tanks
Aging 50% in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and 50% in French oak barrique (350 l.) for 1 year
Soil sandy clays with rounded pebbles
Serving temperature 16-18°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
JANCIS ROBINSON 16.5 pt
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2014
THE 2014 VINTAGE
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
The growing season began slightly early with a spring characterized by very rainy months. Temperatures in the summer months were cool and well below seasonal averages, never reaching the levels of previous vintages. The rains partly hindered harvesting operations without, however, affecting the phytosanitary state of the vineyards, thanks both to the earliness of the harvest and to the structure of the plantings: in fact, the wide spaces between the rows allowed optimal airflow circulation, substantially sheltering the grapes from the risks of mold and rot.
TASTING NOTES
Rainy vintage with a particularly cool summer that favored the synthesis of the fruity aromas of sangiovese.
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 13,5%
Yield per hectare 70 q/ha.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (25-30°C) in stainless-steel tanks
Aging 50% in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and 50% in French oak barrique (350 l.) for 1 year
Soil sandy clays with rounded pebbles
Serving temperature 16-18°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 90
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2013
THE 2013 VINTAGE
The growing cycle began with a significant delay, with some rains during the Spring. June was marked by cooler temperatures, under the seasonal average. August and September were hot and dry, but the ripening, despite two weeks delay, have been supported by water reserves of the previous months. Summer nights were characterized by cooler temperatures, contributing to the improvement of the quality of the grapes. From the end of September, rainfall was abundant, causing problems during the repining, without affecting the vineyards.
TASTING NOTES
The growing season began substantially late, the spring was characterized by very rainy months; June temperatures were cool and well below seasonal averages; from the beginning of July temperatures began to rise, without reaching the levels of the previous two vintages; August and the first two weeks of September were hot and dry, but ripening although delayed by about two weeks was sustained by the water reserves of the previous months. The nights of the summer months were characterized by cool temperatures, contributing to the quality improvement of the grapes, both in aromas and in the maintenance of organic acids. Since the end of September, rainfall has been abundant, making the harvesting operations of late varieties complicated without, however, affecting the health status of the vineyards.
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 13,6%
Yield per hectare 70 q/ha.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (25-30°C) in stainless-steel tanks
Aging 50% in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and 50% in French oak barrique (350 l.) for 1 year
Soil sandy clays with rounded pebbles
Serving temperature 16-18°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
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2012
THE 2012 VINTAGE
The growing cycle began in the usual time frame, with dry weather in April and May. June was marked by cooler temperature and a lack of rainfall. Summer saw a return to regular avarage temperatures in July through mid-August, when a sudden heat wave raised temperatures over 40°C (104°F) through the end of the month. A sun-drenched September, with normal average temperatures, allowed for a good harvest.
TASTING NOTES
The growing season began in the usual time, and spring was characterized by mild and dry April and May; cool and rainfall-free June; sunny July, with temperatures in the normal range, which rose above 40°c from Ferragosto for the next ten days; and sunny September, with temperatures falling back into seasonal averages.
The high summer temperatures enhanced the structure of this great wine without compromising its olfactory aspect.
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 13,9%
Yield per hectare 70 q/ha.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (25-30°C) in stainless-steel tanks
Aging 50% in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and 50% in French oak barrique (350 l.) for 1 year
Soil sandy clays with rounded pebbles
Serving temperature 16-18°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
WINE ENTHUSIAST 90
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2011
THE 2011 VINTAGE
The vine's growth cycle started at the right time with a climate particularly mild and dry in the months of April and May. The sunny days of June were then followed by copious rainfall in the middle of July, resulting also in significant drop in temperatures. The climate conditions in early August were pretty cool, but the region was then covered by an anti-cyclone weather pattern originating from Africa, which led to a spike in temperatures, reaching well above the average for the period and lasting for around two weeks. Therefore hydric stress accelerated the ripening. September and October were sunny and dry with very hot temperatures.
The high temperature during the end of summer, favored a great maturation of the grapes, giving us a wine with personality.
TASTING NOTES
Thanks to the high temperatures in late summer, the ripening process accelerated considerably, which in turn resulted in a wine with great personality.
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 14,4%
Yield per hectare 70 q/ha.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (25-30°C) in stainless-steel tanks
Aging 50% in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and 50% in French oak barrique (350 l.) for 1 year
Soil sandy clays with rounded pebbles
Serving temperature 16-18°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
ROBERTPARKER.COMÂ 90
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2010
THE 2010 VINTAGE
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TASTING NOTES
The growing season began with a slight delay, and the spring was characterized by a very rainy May and June; June temperatures were very cool and well below seasonal averages; from the beginning of July temperatures began to rise until they became torrid in the second week of the month; August saw temperatures drop again and nights were very cool and this benefited the quality of the grapes tremendously. From mid-August throughout September and October there was very little rainfall, facilitating harvesting operations.
From the perfect marriage of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 14,9%
Yield per hectare 70 q/ha.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (25-30°C) in stainless-steel tanks
Aging 50% in French oak casks (90-60 hl.) and 50% in French oak barrique (350 l.) for 1 year
Soil sandy clays with rounded pebbles
Serving temperature 16-18°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
