Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO: Production Area Over 170 hectares of estate vineyards in the southern hill area of Montalcino Altitude: 220 meters above sea level Position: Hillside Soil Type Yellowish brown colour calcareous sandy topsoil abundant rounded stone Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese Tresslling System Cordone speronato (Spurred cordon) Vine Density From 2.400 to 4.400 vines/ha Hectar Yield 65 q.li/ha Production Technique Meticulous grape selection (yield not exceeding 6 metric tons/ha) Vinification in temperature-controlled Horizon hybrid stainless steel & wood tanks, with skin contact for 10-12 days Ages for 2 years in various sizes oak barrels, 350-liter barriques, and 60- and 120 hl barrels Subsequently aged in bottle for an additional 8-12 months before release Description Color: intense ruby red with garnet reflections Bouquet: ethereal, wide, light vanilla Taste: full, soft, velvety and intense, with sensations of liquorice, spices and light goudron note Winemaker’s Notes A "classic" of our production, this Brunello di Montalcino is obtained with clones of Sangiovese selected after 20 years of research on this unique grape and is aged in French oak barrels of 350 lt as well as in 60-120 hl Slavonian barrels. The most aristocratic combination of Montalcino tradition with winemaking modernity. Food Pairings Particularly suited to accompany red meat, game and aged cheeses Long aging potential