Banfi
Spumante Metodo Classico Brut
| Denomination | VSQ |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for at least 24-30 months, with traditional remuage on pupitres, disgorgement à la glace and subsequent maturation in the bottle. |
- Metodo Classico Brut: Bottle refermentation to achieve fine and persistent bubbles
- Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir from Strevi, Piedmont
- Ageing on the lees: Rested for 24–30 months for greater complexity and creaminess
- Aromatic profile: Notes of peach and citrus with hints of bread crust and delicate almond
- Pairings and serving: Ideal with aperitifs, fish and cheese; serve at 6–8 °C, 12.5% vol
Description
What kind of wine it is
Banfi Brut Metodo Classico is a sparkling white wine from Piedmont, created from a balanced blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir. The refermentation using the Traditional Method ensures a fine and very persistent perlage, which enhances the bright straw-yellow colour. On the nose, it offers clear aromas of peach and citrus, enriched by hints of bread crust and pale almond. The palate is soft, fresh and fruity, balanced by a distinct savoury note that leads to a dry and pleasantly citrusy finish.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine is produced in Banfi's cellars in the municipality of Strevi, Piedmont. The area boasts a strong tradition for sparkling wine production, providing an ideal environment for growing grapes destined for sparkling bases. Originating from this specific part of Piedmont defines the wine's identity, giving it a pronounced character focused on freshness and aromatic precision. Recognised as a quality sparkling wine, it faithfully reflects the characteristics of its terroir, expressing a clear and well-defined aromatic profile.
How it is produced
The process follows the Traditional Method, involving a meticulous second fermentation in the bottle. After the prise de mousse, the wine rests on the lees for between 24 and 30 months, an essential stage for developing fragrant notes and ensuring an extremely fine effervescence. The process continues with the usual remuage on pupitres, completed by disgorgement à la glace to guarantee perfect clarity. Careful management of the ageing on the lees results in a linear Brut, where delicate acidity is integrated with remarkable structural balance.
History and Curiosities
Born in the historic cellars of Strevi, where the tradition of the Classic Method has been handed down since 1860, this Brut combines Piedmontese heritage with Banfi's modern vision. Thanks to a rigorous 24-month maturation on the lees, the wine fully expresses the vibrant freshness of the three noble grape varieties that compose it. Multi-award-winning at home and boasting the prestigious 90 points awarded by James Suckling, this sparkling wine celebrates Italian sparkling excellence: a refined oenological masterpiece, perfect for elegantly enhancing your toasts and most special moments.
Awards
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90/100
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.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Matteo Bagnoli
- Bottles produced: 10.000.000
- Hectares: 1.089
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| Name | Banfi Spumante Metodo Classico Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | VSQ |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Banfi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the historic cellars of Strevi, where the tradition of the Classic Method has been handed down since 1860, this Brut combines Piedmontese heritage with Banfi's modern vision. Thanks to a rigorous 24-month maturation on the lees, the wine fully expresses the vibrant freshness of the three noble grape varieties that compose it. Multi-award-winning at home and boasting the prestigious 90 points awarded by James Suckling, this sparkling wine celebrates Italian sparkling excellence: a refined oenological masterpiece, perfect for elegantly enhancing your toasts and most special moments. |
| Origin | Strevi, Piemonte, Italia |
| Fermentation | At least 24–30 months on the lees |
| Production technique | Traditional method (bottle fermentation) |
| Wine making | Fermentation in the bottle according to the Traditional Method, with ageing on the lees for at least 24-30 months, traditional remuage on pupitres and disgorgement à la glace, followed by further ageing in the bottle. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for at least 24-30 months, with traditional remuage on pupitres, disgorgement à la glace and subsequent maturation in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |