Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino Italian Red Wine 75cl
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- ·Made from 100% Sangiovese grapes grown in the Montalcino region of Italy.
- ·Features blackberry, plum, and raspberry notes with hints of violet and liquorice.
- ·Aged for 10-12 months in oak barrels to enhance complexity without overpowering the fruit.
- ·With an alcohol content of 14% ABV, it provides a well-structured yet soft palate.
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Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino is a renowned Italian red wine from Tuscany. Often called the Baby Brunello, it offers an approachable entry to premium Sangiovese wines. Enjoy it with pasta dishes or on its own for a delightful experience.
Red Wine - 100% Sangiovese Tuscany (Montalcino) - Italy. A classic Tuscan red often described as Baby Brunello, offering the structure of Montalcino with immediate approachability.
Country of origin: Italy.
Storage: To enjoy this wine at its best, drink within 1 year of purchase.
Package type: Glass Bottle. Recycling information: Glass bottle, fully recyclable.
Allergen Information: Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites. Contains Sulphites.
Brand details: Castello Banfi is a family-owned vineyard estate and winery in the Brunello region of Tuscany. They were instrumental in cloning research for the Sangiovese grape and are leaders in sustainability within the region.
Grape variety: Sangiovese. Current vintage: 2023.
Regional information: Often described as the Baby Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino offers a fresher, more accessible entry point to one of Italy's most prestigious wine zones. Produced from 100% Sangiovese in the hills of Tuscany.
Tasting notes: Intense ruby red in colour, with a bouquet of blackberries, plums, and raspberries, mingled with hints of violet and liquorice. The palate is well-structured yet soft, with supple tannins and a lingering finish that highlights the characteristic fresh acidity of Sangiovese.
Alcohol by volume: 14. Units: 10.9.
Producer: Castello Banfi. Winemaker: Dr. Matteo Bagnoli.
Vinification details: Grapes are fermented in hybrid stainless steel and wood tanks (Horizon) with maceration on the skins for 7-10 days. The wine is then aged for approximately 10-12 months, split between French oak barriques and large Slavonian oak casks. This aging regimen adds complexity without overpowering the fruit, followed by an additional 6 months of bottle aging before release.
- •Made from 100% Sangiovese grapes grown in the Montalcino region of Italy.
- •Features blackberry, plum, and raspberry notes with hints of violet and liquorice.
- •Aged for 10-12 months in oak barrels to enhance complexity without overpowering the fruit.
- •With an alcohol content of 14% ABV, it provides a well-structured yet soft palate.
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