The Rosso di Montalcino of Castello Banfi

DOC

The Reds of Montalcino

DESCRIPTION

A classic of Banfi production in Montalcino.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Soil: hilly viticultural area of the estate, with low to moderate slopes. The soils develop on different types of sediment, from clayey sands from the Pliocene marine era, deep soils with abundant stones and limestone, to blue-grey clays. The latter are moderately deep, mineral soils that tend to retain moisture.

Training system: spurred cordon - Banfi sapling Planting density: 4200 - 5500 cp/ha.

Yield per hectare: 70-75 q/ha.

VARIETY

Sangiovese

PRODUCTION METHOD

Fermentation: temperature-controlled (20-30°) in steel vats

Ageing: in 60 and 90 hl French oak casks and in 350 l French oak barriques for 3-6 months

THE WINEMAKER'S COMMENT

A complex wine with great varietal expression. On the nose, hints of blackberry and raspberry meet notes of coffee and tobacco. In the mouth, the structure is ample, harmonious and well balanced by the acidity typical of the vintage. The finish has an excellent persistence.