Castello Banfi
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014
Sangiovese
A classic Banfi wine from Montalcino.
A rainy and cold year, during which the meticulous selection of grapes in the vineyard was crucial, along with the defoliation process, which
allowed the grapes good ventilation. Furthermore, harvesting in the same vineyard was often done in two separate passes.
The attention paid in the vineyard continued in the cellar, where our
selection systems allowed us to process only the best grapes.
A very short post-fermentation maceration also prevented
the extraction of unripe tannins.
The result is an elegant and balanced Brunello, characterized by a
sweet, rich, and complex aroma of fruit jam. A wine with great
structure that is well balanced by good softness and acidity on the finish.
Extremely persistent and with excellent aging potential.
It pairs particularly well with rich, flavorful dishes such as grilled red meat,
stewed game, and aged cheeses.
Soil: Mainly loamy with reddish clay and
pebbles.
Training system: Spurred cordon - Banfi bush vine
Plant density: 2,400 - 5,500 plants/ha.
Yield per hectare: 65 quintals/ha.
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled (27-29°C) in combined
stainless steel and French oak Horizon vats.
Aging: 70% in 60- and 90-hl French oak barrels and
30% in 350-liter French oak barriques.
Alcohol: 14%
Suggested serving temperature: 16-18°C
First vintage produced: 1978