Banfi
Brunello di Montalcino 2021
Other years:
2020| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese Grosso |
| Aging | The wine matures for 2 years, 50% in French oak casks (60–90 hl) and 50% in French oak barriques (3.5 hl), followed by bottle ageing for 8–12 months. |
| Other years | 2020 |
- Origin: 100% Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany; still red wine DOCG
- Ageing: 2 years in French oak, followed by 8-12 months in bottle
- Aroma: notes of fine woods, coffee, tobacco, blackberry, sweet spices and earthy nuances
- Taste: warm and enveloping flavour, well-defined tannins, harmonious structure, balsamic finish
- Serving: 18-20°C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with red meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Brunello di Montalcino from Banfi is a still red wine, an elegant and powerful expression of Tuscany. Made from Sangiovese grapes, it offers a complex olfactory profile with aromas of fine woods, coffee, tobacco, blackberry jam, sweet spices and earthy notes. On the palate, it is warm and enveloping, with a balanced structure and precise tannins. The sip finishes with long persistence and balsamic returns, highlighting a marked aptitude for long ageing.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the southern slope of Montalcino, in a well-defined hilly area bordered by the Orcia, Asso and Ombrone rivers. The Sangiovese vines are cultivated using the spurred cordon system on brown-yellowish soils, characterised by a sandy loam texture and a calcareous matrix rich in rounded stones. The strategic geographical position, halfway between the sea and the Apennine range, favours a predominantly dry continental Mediterranean climate. The absence of late frosts and excellent exposure ensure a gradual ripening of the grapes, encouraging the accumulation of aromas and the perfect structural definition of the wine.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a meticulous selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation in steel tanks and skin maceration at a controlled temperature for about ten to twelve days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques, a fundamental step to impart smoothness and balance to the taste. Subsequently, the wine matures for at least two years, with the ageing divided equally between large French oak casks and barriques. This stage imparts remarkable structural complexity, completed by a final period of refinement. The entire winemaking cycle reflects the strict environmental standards adopted by Banfi, officially recognised as a sustainable enterprise.
History and Curiosities
The pride of the Castello Banfi winery, founded in 1978, this Brunello di Montalcino DOCG represents Tuscan excellence worldwide. Produced from Sangiovese grapes grown between the Orcia, Asso and Ombrone rivers, it is renowned as one of the most long-lived and elegant Italian red wines, perfect for enriching the most prestigious private collections. This masterpiece skilfully combines tradition and modern winemaking techniques, consistently winning over international critics: the 2021 vintage, in particular, boasts the exceptional score of 94 points from James Suckling.
Awards
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2021
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Matteo Bagnoli
- Bottles produced: 10.000.000
- Hectares: 1.089
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| Name | Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese Grosso |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Banfi |
| Story | History and Curiosities The pride of the Castello Banfi winery, founded in 1978, this Brunello di Montalcino DOCG represents Tuscan excellence worldwide. Produced from Sangiovese grapes grown between the Orcia, Asso and Ombrone rivers, it is renowned as one of the most long-lived and elegant Italian red wines, perfect for enriching the most prestigious private collections. This masterpiece skilfully combines tradition and modern winemaking techniques, consistently winning over international critics: the 2021 vintage, in particular, boasts the exceptional score of 94 points from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Southern slope of the municipality of Montalcino (SI), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Continental Mediterranean climate, tending to be dry |
| Soil composition | Yellowish brown colour; sandy loam texture; calcareous with abundant rounded stones. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | From 2,400 to 4,400 vines/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 65 quintals/ha |
| Fermentation | 10–12 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with skin maceration at controlled temperature for 10–12 days; malolactic fermentation in barriques; maturation for at least 2 years in French oak barrels and barriques (50% and 50%), followed by bottle ageing for 8–12 months |
| Wine making | Meticulous selection of the grapes; fermentation in stainless steel tanks with skin maceration at controlled temperature in combined steel and wood Horizon vats for about 10–12 days; malolactic fermentation in barriques; maturation for at least 2 years (50% in French oak casks and 50% in French oak barriques), followed by bottle ageing for 8–12 months. |
| Aging | The wine matures for 2 years, 50% in French oak casks (60–90 hl) and 50% in French oak barriques (3.5 hl), followed by bottle ageing for 8–12 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |