Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

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Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is a benchmark of Tuscan winemaking, representing the pinnacle of the Sangiovese grape. Produced by one of the most historically significant estates in Montalcino, this distinguished Italian red wine masterfully balances tradition with pioneering viticultural research. For enthusiasts of premium Italian wine, Banfi’s Brunello delivers an exceptional combination of elegance, complexity, and remarkable ageing potential.

Winemaking & Maturation

• Grapes harvested using a combination of hand and mechanical harvesting
• State-of-the-art sorting system selects only the best grapes, which are then destemmed
• Gentle crushing followed by fermentation in stainless steel and hybrid steel-wood vats
• 70% of the wine aged in large French oak casks
• 30% aged in French oak barriques (10% new) for 24 months

The Banfi Estate and Montalcino Terroir

Situated in the southern reaches of Tuscany, the Castello Banfi estate is renowned for its diverse soils and ideal microclimates. The grapes for this Brunello are meticulously selected from the estate’s finest hillside vineyards, characterised by a mix of calcareous clay and alberese (limestone). This unique terroir allows the 100% Sangiovese Grosso (locally known as Brunello) clones, developed through decades of proprietary research by Banfi, to achieve perfect ripeness, yielding wines of profound depth and concentration.

About Castello Banfi

Castello Banfi was founded in 1978 by two Italian-American brothers, John and Harry Mariani. The goal of the two brothers was to create a state-of-the-art winery combined with the most advanced science in the vineyards for the production of premium wines.

The Castello Banfi estate is located in Montalcino and is situated at the confluence of the Orcia and Ombrone rivers. The estate extends along the southern slopes of the township of Montalcino across 7,100 acres of land; one third of the property is under specialised vine and the balance is shared between olive groves, wheat fields, plum trees, truffle stands, forest and scrub.

Today Banfi have estates in Montalcino, Bolgheri, Chianti and Piedmont. In the last 40 years, they have been at the forefront of the revival of Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino,  engaging in significant academic studies into the region’s geology, climate and different Sangiovese clones. They also now own the historic Bruzzone winery in Piedmont (founded in 1860).