PRODUCTION AREA
Over 170 hectares of estate-owned vineyards, in the hilly area on the southern slopes of the municipality of Montalcino.
Altitude: 220 meters above sea level
Location: Hill
SOIL TYPE
Yellowish brown in color; sandy loam texture, calcareous with abundant rounded gravel.
GRAPES USED
100% Sangiovese from internal selection.
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred cordon
PLANTING DENSITY: 2,400 to 4,400 vines/ha
YIELD PER HECTARE: 6.5 tons/ha
PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE
The meticulous selection of grapes is followed by vinification with maceration of the skins at a
controlled temperature in combined stainless steel and wood Horizon vats, which lasts approximately 10-12
days. The wine ages for two years, 50% in French oak barrels
(60-90 hl) and 50% in French oak barriques (3.5 hl); during this period,
scrupulously monitored, until bottle aging, which lasts 8-12 months.
TASTING NOTES
Color: Intense ruby ??red with garnet highlights.
Aroma: Ethereal, with a broad bouquet, slightly vanilla-like.
Palate: Full-bodied, smooth, velvety, and intense, with hints of licorice,
spices, and a slight hint of tar.
WINEMAKER'S REVIEW
A classic Banfi wine from Montalcino. Made from Sangiovese grapes, the result of
clonal selection carried out on the estate and aged in both large barrels and French
oak barriques, it is a rare example of the perfect synthesis between tradition and modern winemaking.
Elegant and powerful, it is enjoyable immediately yet suitable for very long
aging.
FOOD PAIRINGS
It is particularly suited to accompany red meats, game, and aged cheeses.
A wine for long aging.