Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (2015)

Over 170 hectares of owned vineyards, in the hilly area of ​​the southern slope of the Municipality of Montalcino. Altitude: 220 meters above sea level Position: hill.

Grapes: 100% Sangiovese

Vinification: The meticulous selection of the grapes is followed by the vinification with maceration of the skins at a controlled temperature in combined steel and wood Horizon vats, which lasts about 10 – 12 days. The wine ages for 2 years for 50% in French oak barrels (60 – 90 hl) and 50% in French oak barriques (3.5 hl); in this period, scrupulous checks are carried out, up to refinement in the bottle which lasts for 8-12 months.

Tasting notes: A classic from Banfi production in Montalcino. Obtained from Sangiovese grapes, the result of clonal selection carried out on the farm and aged both in large barrels and in French oak barriques, it is a rare example of perfect synthesis between tradition and modern winemaking. Elegant and powerful, it is immediately enjoyable and at the same time suitable for a very long aging.

Pairings: suitable for important pairings with main courses of red meats, roasted, stewed or with noble game.

Format: 750 ml