Lying between the Orcia and Ombrone rivers, the Banfi estate extends on the southern side of the municipality of
Montalcino, a territory unique in the world for its winemaking tradition and culture. About three thousand hectares of property
of which over eight hundred are dedicated to specialized vineyards, testifying to a heritage and productive experience
unique. The wines of the Castello Banfi line, coming exclusively from the selection of the best vineyards
Montalcino, represent an unequaled example of the perfect synthesis achieved by Banfi
between the oldest and most knowledgeable oenological tradition and the most modern and innovative research.
PRODUCTION AREA
Own vineyards in the hilly area of ??the southern slope of the Municipality of Montalcino.
Altitude: 250 meters above sea level
Position: hill
SOIL TYPE
Light olive brown colour; sandy loam texture; very calcareous.
USE OF GRAPES
Chardonnays.
TRAINING SYSTEM: spurred cordon.
PLANT DENSITY: 2,100 vines/ha.
YIELD PER HECTARE: 80 quintals/ha.
PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE
Before crushing-destemming, the whole grapes are refrigerated at 8-10°C. Once crushed-destemmed
the flower must is separated and clarified in 48 hours by cold sedimentation.
Then only the limpid is decanted into barriques and inoculated with the yeasts for
alcoholic fermentation. Once the fermentation is complete, the room temperature is lowered
at 10°C to prevent the start of malolactic fermentation. A period follows
aging on fine stools for 5-6 months with weekly beating of the same. The cycle
it ends with an adequate refinement in the bottle.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Colour: straw yellow with slight golden reflections.
Bouquet: intense, fruity with varietal notes and spicy hints of vanilla.
Taste: soft, dry with ample sensations of apple, peach and apricot framed
from very fine wood.
THE WINEMAKER'S COMMENT
You belong to the Castello Banfi monovarietal line, a pure Chardonnay
which is expressed with great texture and perfumes, thanks to the microclimate of our vineyards
more northern Montalcino and aged in French barriques.
GASTRONOMIC PAIRINGS
Wine for the whole meal. Ideal with first courses based on fish and meat. Good longevity.
First year of production: 1982