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Italy
table of contents
region overview-italy______________________________________________________ 1
ITALY-REGIONAL MAP__________________________________________________________ 3
region overview-TUSCANY___________________________________________________ 4
Brand summary______________________________________________________________ 5
key players___________________________________________________________________ 6
images________________________________________________________________________ 8
Additional resources ______________________________________________________ 9
ultra premium tier overview______________________________________________ 10
ultra premium tier ratings________________________________________________ 11
ultra premium tier Description/vintage cards
Brunello: Poggio all’ Oro, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva, DOCG Description Sheet______________ 13
Brunello: Poggio all’ Oro, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva, DOCG Vintage Card_________________ 14
Brunello: Poggio alle Mura, Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG Description Sheet___________________ 15
Brunello: Poggio alle Mura, Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG Vintage Card______________________ 16
Super Tuscan: ExcelsuS-Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Description Sheet_________________________ 17
Super Tuscan: ExcelsuS-Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Vintage Card_____________________________ 18
Super premium tier overview______________________________________________ 19
Super premium tier ratings________________________________________________ 20
Super premium tier Description/vintage cards
Brunello: Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG Description Sheet______________________ 22
Brunello: Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG Vintage Cards________________________ 23
Super Tuscan: SummuS-Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah Description Sheet__________________ 25
Super Tuscan: SummuS-Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah Vintage Card_____________________ 26
Super Tuscan: Cum Laude-Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Sangiovese/Syrah Description Sheet__________ 27
Super Tuscan: Cum Laude-Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Sangiovese/Syrah Vintage Card_____________ 28
premium tier overview_____________________________________________________ 29
premium tier ratings_______________________________________________________ 30
premium tier Description/vintage cards
Castello Banfi BelnerO-Proprietor’s Reserve Description Sheet________________________________ 31
Castello Banfi BelnerO-Proprietor’s Reserve Vintage Cards__________________________________ 32
Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino-DOC Description Sheet_________________________________ 34
Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino-DOC Vintage Card____________________________________ 35
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Fontanelle-Chardonnay Description Sheet______________________________________________ 36
Fontanelle-Chardonnay Vintage Card_________________________________________________ 37
San Angelo-Pinot Grigio Description Sheet_____________________________________________ 38
San Angelo-Pinot Grigio Vintage Card_________________________________________________ 39
specialty tier overview____________________________________________________ 40
specialty tier ratings______________________________________________________ 41
specialty tier Description/vintage cards
Castello Banfi Grappa Description Sheet_______________________________________________ 42
Castello Banfi Grappa Vintage Card___________________________________________________ 43
Castello Banfi Aqua Vitae di Moscato Description Sheet____________________________________ 44
Castello Banfi Aqua Vitae di Moscato Vintage Card_______________________________________ 45
FloruS Moscadello di Montalcino Description Sheet_______________________________________ 46
FloruS Moscadello di Montalcino Vintage Card__________________________________________ 47
miscellaneous information_______________________________________________ 48
REGION OVERVIEW-ITALY
ITALIAN WINE FACTS
• Wine has been produced in Italy for over 4,000 years.
• Ancient Greeks dubbed it “Enotria” - land
of wine.
• Romans propagated the cult of Bacchus establishing a flourishing wine trade thousands
of years ago.
• Leading producer of wine in the world,
alternating with France.
• Thousands of different wines are produced
in Italy’s 20 regions.
• Hundreds of different grape varieties.
ITALIAN WINE LAWS
Vini Varietali & Vino (formerly Vino da Tavola)
• Simplest wines
• Few government controls
• New EU rules allow for use of following grapes
with Country of Origin with/without vintage date:
• Cabernet
• Merlot
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Syrah
• Cabernet Franc
• Chardonnay
• Sauvignon
• Wine - Red, White, Rose
DOCG/DOP
(Denomination of Controlled
and Guaranteed Origin)
• 74 Wines - only 15 regions
EEC =PDO/DOP –
Protected Denomination of
Origin/Denominazione di Origine Protetta
• Most Restrictive Category.
• Further guarantee of authenticity.
• No wine law can guarantee quality, only producer
can do that.
HOW ITALIAN WINES ARE NAMED
• Grape Variety - Lambrusco, Sangiovese,
Trebbiano, etc. Usually in conjunction with
an IGT or DOC
• Area/Zone of Production - Barolo, Chianti, Gavi,
Valpolicella, etc.
• Grape Variety and Area/Zone - Brunello di
Montalcino, Vernaccia di San Gimignano,
Brachetto d’Acqui, etc.
• Fantasy /Proprietary Names - Excelsus, Sassicaia,
Summus, Tignanello, etc. Usually designated as
part of an IGT or DOC
IGT/IGP
(Indication of Typical Geographic Origin)
• Less restrictive than DOC
• Some examples - Toscana (not every region has
a general IGT), Maremma Toscana, Delle Venezie
(inter-region Veneto /Friuli-Venezia Giulia and
Trentino-Alto Adige)
DOC/DOP
(Denomination of Controlled Origin)
• 300 + wines from all 20 regions
EEC = PDO/DOP – Protected
Denomination of Origin/
Denominazione di Origine Protetta
• Regulates geography, grapes,
yields and in some cases – ageing
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REGION OVERVIEW-ITALY
BANFI WINE REGIONS
Italy produces wine in all 20 regions.
Banfi Vintners currently does business with wineries in 8 of these regions.
• Veneto
• Piedmont
• Emilia Romagna
• Tuscany
• Lazio
• Abruzzo
• Sicily
• Umbria
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MAPS
Italy Wine Regions
Wine Region Map
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Castello Banfi
REGION OVERVIEW-TUSCANY
TUSCANY OR TOSCANA
• Tuscany takes its name from the Etruscans.
• Soils were formed millions of years ago
leaving rich marine sediments.
• Ideal mediterranean growing climate.
• Chianti is the most famous of Tuscan wines
but Brunello is the greatest.
•Super Tuscans, a category (with no official
status) created in the 80’s and 90’s, includes
both reds and whites.
• 11 DOCG’s – Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti,
Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano,
Carmignano Rosso, Morellino di Scansano,
Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Elba Aleatico
Passito, Montecucco Sangiovese, Suvereto,
Val di Cornia Rosso.
Important Grapes
• White - Vernaccia, Malvasia, Trebbiano,
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Moscadello, Sauvignon, Vermentino, Grechetto
• Red - Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Mammolo, Colorino, Syrah, Cabernet, Gamay, Malvasia Nera,
Montepulciano, Pinot Nero
Important Wines
• White - Vernaccia di San Gimignano,
Moscadello di Montalcino, Galestro
• Red - Brunello, Chianti, Vino Nobile,
Carmignano, Morellino di Scansano,
Bolgheri Sassicaia, Rosso di Montalcino
• Whites and reds - Bolgheri, Elba, Parrina,
Pomino, Sant’Antimo
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BRAND SUMMARY
Summary
Castello Banfi is a family-owned vineyard estate and winery located in Tuscany’s Montalcino region. Born
in the 9th century as Poggio alle Mura, the estate’s gentle western slopes lie between the medieval hilltop
town of Montalcino and the Mediterranean Sea. This award-winning estate was founded on the philosophy of blending tradition with innovation, and is recognized as a pioneer in elevating the standards of
Italian winemaking.
Dedication to excellence has won the approval of aficionados the world over. Capturing honor after prestigious honor, Castello Banfi is a constellation of single vineyards encompassing over three dozen varying
subsoils covering 7100 acres. The estate is renowned for its clonal research that allows noble grape varieties to thrive in their optimal terroir, creating not only a consistently outstanding Brunello, but the ultimate expression of Montalcino Super Tuscans. The wines express a profound respect of their heritage; yet,
have been perfected by innovation.
Castello Banfi is the first winery in the world to be awarded International Recognition for Exceptional
Environmental, Ethical, and Social Responsibility (ISO 14001 and SA8000) & International Leader in
Customer Satisfaction (ISO 9001:2000).
Three key selling points:
On Premise Priorities:
1. TUSCAN LEADERSHIP:
Builders of Brunello and pioneers of
Montalcino Super Tuscans.
• Poggio alle Mura, Brunello di Montalcino,
DOCG (Luxury)
2.REGIONAL FOCUS:
Constellation of single vineyards in one
contiguous Tuscan estate.
• Rosso di Montalcino, DOC
3. Family-Owned/ Family Values: Passion blended with attention to detail
and a pioneering vision.
• Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG
• BelnerO
• San Angelo Pinot Grigio
castello banfi wines
Ultra Premium
Super Premium
Brunello
Brunello
• Poggio all’ Oro
Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva, DOCG
• Poggio alle Mura, Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG
• Castello Banfi Brunello
di Montalcino, DOCG
Super Tuscan
• ExcelsuS- Cabernet
Sauvignon/Merlot
S uper Tuscan
• SummuS-Sangiovese/
Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah
• Cum Laude-Cabernet
Sauvignon/Merlot/
Sangiovese / Syrah
Premium
Specialty
• Castello Banfi
BelnerO- Proprietor’s Reserve
• Castello Banfi Rosso
di Montalcino- DOC
• Fontanelle- Chardonnay
• San Angelo- Pinot Grigio
• Castello Banfi Grappa
• Castello Banfi Acqua Vitae di Moscato
• FloruS Moscadello di Montalcino
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KEY PLAYERS
Cristina Mariani-May
Cristina Mariani-May is the
family proprietor of the internationally renowned Castello
Banfi vineyard estate in Montalcino, Tuscany, and co-CEO
of Banfi Vintners, a leading
U.S. importer of fine wines. The youngest daughter
of Banfi Chairman Emeritus, John F. Mariani, Jr.,
Ms. Mariani-May, together with her cousin James
Mariani, represents the third generation of family
leadership in the company founded by their grandfather, John Mariani, Sr. in 1919. Soon after completing her studies at Georgetown University and
Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business,
Mariani-May joined Banfi in 1993.
Among the first of many forward-thinking initiatives introduced by Mariani-May was the creation
of progressive new tracking and monitoring systems
at Castello Banfi, designed to elevate performance
and establish new goals in the fields of customer
satisfaction, environmental responsibility and social
responsibility. In 2006 those procedures were rewarded when Castello Banfi became the only winery in the world to achieve ISO 14001, ISO 9001
and SA 8000 certification acknowledging leadership
in these areas. This accomplishment underlines the
strategic long-term vision, coupled with an ability
to execute, that characterize her management of
Castello Banfi.
A “pursuit of excellence” serves as a personal mantra
for Mariani-May. It extends to every aspect of her
work, in particular her family’s wines and nowhere
more so than with the Brunellos for which Castello
Banfi is renowned. Enterprise and readiness to
experiment also factor into Mariani-May’s
leadership, as illustrated by the recent innovation
of new hybrid fermentation tanks at Castello Banfi.
Most winemakers are faced with a choice: ferment
in wood for added richness and roundness, or use
stainless steel for maximum freshness. MarianiMay has been the guiding hand behind the
development of new hybrid fermenters, comprising
a unique combination of a steel base and head and
a wood middle section. Seven years of trial and
experiment preceded the launch of the new,
patented 4,600 gallon tanks (1/3 steel, 2/3 wood),
which combine the best of both materials,
balancing the flavor and aeration supplied by oak
with the temperature control, ease of use and
hygiene offered by stainless steel. Inaugurated
in September 2007, 24 composite fermenters at
Castello Banfi are currently used in the production
of the estate’s Brunellos, Tuscan cuvées and singlevineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
Mariani-May’s immediate family includes her
husband, Marshall May, and their three young
children. A hands-on mother, she divides her time
between Montalcino and Long Island, NY, home
to Banfi Vintners. She freely admits that much of
her best thinking comes during her early morning
work-outs. An avid runner, in November 2010
Mariani-May completed the New York City
Marathon in an impressive 3 hours 30 minutes
(and 12 seconds). The virtues of self-discipline,
determination and endurance demanded of a
long-distance runner might equally well apply to a
sustained and successful leadership role in business.
Enrico Viglierchio- General
Manager, Castello Banfi
Enrico Viglierchio was born
in Savona, the provincial
capital and key port city in
Northwestern Italy’s Liguria
region. He graduated with a degree in Business
Administration from the “Università degli Studi”
in Genoa in 1990.
Mr. Viglierchio joined Banfi in 1998 to manage
the vineyard and winery operations of Castello
Banfi’s sister estate Vigne Regali Cellars, in Strevi,
Piedmont. His tenure at Castello Banfi has been
marked by implementation and execution of a
forward-looking policy of opening new markets
and expanding existing ones. His keen focus is
on communicating and enhancing Castello Banfi’s
prestige as Tuscany’s premier vineyard estate and
its role as the “Builder of Brunello” as described
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KEY PLAYERS
by Wine Spectator Magazine. Under his direction,
pioneering clonal research on the native Sangiovese
vine was brought to fruition, and ground-breaking
winemaking techniques such as hybrid wood
and stainless steel fermentation vessels were
developed. These and other key technological
updates keep the winery at the cutting edge and
affirms its “dedication to a finer wine world.”
The team that Mr. Viglierchio leads, along with
the proprietary partners who guide them, are
young contemporaries, the second generation
of Castello Banfi’s dynamic leadership. Their
inspiration lies with visionary founding brothers
John and Harry Mariani, who in their own turn
brought the wine merchant interest founded by
their father to unprecedented heights.
soils and sites on the domain. He is also a co-author, together with colleagues at Banfi and professors from the universities of Pisa and Milan, of the
444-page case study detailing Banfi’s research and
development over the past three decades.
Most recently, Buratti led Castello Banfi through its
third technological makeover since its dedication in
1984, overseeing development of a new micro-vinification area for the estate’s top wines, including the
creation of new and innovative wood and steel fermentation tanks developed and patented by the Banfi
winemaking team to incorporate the best features of
each material. Buratti has also implemented a move
away from filtration for Castello Banfi’s top estate
wines and an upgrade of filtration systems for premium wines to enhance individual expression and flavor.
Rudy Buratti- Winemaker
Rudy Buratti has been part
of the winemaking team at
Castello Banfi for over 30 years,
and its leader since 1999.
Fittingly, one of his first duties
at the renowned vineyard estate in Montalcino,
Tuscany, was quality control. Today he oversees a
team of nine managers and 50 cellar workers, and
enjoys a direct rapport with the Mariani family
proprietors of Castello Banfi. The family’s focus
is on producing more organic wines that are lower
in sulfites and histamines.
“With a constellation of single vineyards producing
a range of innovative Super Tuscans as well as traditional Brunello di Montalcino,” notes Mr. Buratti,
“quality control is fundamental to expressing our
unique terroir, maintaining a consistent style and
upholding the reputation that we have earned over
the past three decades.”
Buratti was part of the original team that isolated
and registered 15 optimal clones of the Sangiovese
vine to make consistently outstanding Brunello di
Montalcino tailored to the micro-climate of the
Castello Banfi estate, where he continues “zonation”
studies designed at pairing grape varieties to ideal
Luciano Castiello- Castello
Banfi Brand
Ambassador
Luciano Castiello is the official
ambassador for Castello Banfi,
Banfi Piemonte and Rosa Regale.
Unofficially, he is the ambassador for Italy’s
melody-filled, wine-charmed, “slow food” culture.
An industry veteran of over 30 years, Mr. Castiello leads sales of ultra premium wines to upscale
restaurants and wine shops, focusing his efforts
mainly in the leading metropolitan areas of the
United States and the islands of the Caribbean, as
well as international markets in conjunction with
the Banfi sales team. As ambassador, Mr. Castiello is a passionate and inspiring spokesperson
for these family wineries. The multi-lingual Mr.
Castiello (he has fluent command of English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Dutch,
Punjabi and Creole) concentrates on building
brands through personal contact with sommeliers
and wine professionals, acting as a liaison between
grower and consumer.
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additional resources
Banfi banter
Cristina Mariani-May on NY Live December 2012
BanfiVintners.com: Resources for the Trade
VINTNERS
Castello Banfi 2007: An Artisan Brunello
Dr. John Mariani receives Wine Enthusiast’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Family Proprietor John Mariani Honored by the Sons of Italy
The Etruscan Legacy
Writer John Mariani Pairs Castello Banfi Wines on Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito
Banfi Vintners YouTube Channel
Cristina Mariani-May on NY live July 2012
Tuscan Wines- CMM
FLOW
Castello Banfi Blue Brochure
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Ultra-Premium Tier overview
FEATURES
Benefits
• Estate-bottled in limited quantities only in
exceptional years.
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From our finest vineyards, where in near perfect conditions of climate, soil and sun, the celebrated •
Sangiovese grape achieves greatness.
Sangiovese fruit of three decades of research goes into “building a better Brunello.”
Hand harvesting, managing each vineyard
•
row by row, vine by vine.
Additional double selection at the winery
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of each bunch as well as individual berries.
Patented fermenters, hybrids of stainless steel
cap/base (for easy clean out, pumping over,
temperature control) with body of French
oak staves (allowing the wine to breath and
develop complexity).
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ExcelsuS, integrates the best tradition of the
noble French grapes of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with the extraordinary Montalcino terroir.
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Banfi solidifies its leadership position as
Brunello’s ambassador by taking its unusually
fine Brunello to another level with the top tier
Poggio all’Oro and Poggio alle Mura.
Horizon micro-winery provides increased
attention to detail in both the vineyard and
winery, and results in an artisanal approach
to winemaking.
Full and expressive wines with exceptional length and elegance.
ExcelsuS is the finest Super Tuscan expression and consistently shows superior quality
and fruit.
Tasting Notes
Poggio all’ Oro: Intense ruby red in color, acquiring garnet reflections with
age. A lush bouquet, with black fruit and spice, complemented by tobacco, violet,
and chocolate notes. On the palate, the wine is full bodied with a velvety mouthfeel
and well-structured with supple tannins and good acidity. It offers rich flavors of
plums and cherries followed by a long finish with nuances of berries and spice.
Poggio alle Mura: Deep and intense red color; complex but immediately captivating
with fresh and sweet flavors of plums, cherries, blackberry jam, and raspberries.
The forward fruit is enveloped with hints of chocolate, cigar box, vanilla and licorice.
ExcelsuS: Intense ruby red with garnet tones. Rich and ample bouquet,
with hints of plum and black currant. Well-structured with remarkable
fruit concentration and supple tannins.
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ultra premium tier RATINGS
Poggio all’Oro Brunello 2006
96 Points – Wine Spectator
James Suckling, January 2012
“Intense aromas of roses and dark fruits. Hints of black truffles. Full body, with chewy tannins and a juicy
finish. Hints of new wood, but intermingles well with ripe fruit. Structured and rich. Drink now or hold.”
95 Points – Cellar Selection – Wine Enthusiast
Monica Larner, January 2012
“Sophisticated and austere, with just a tiny dab of playfulness on the bouquet from sweet spice and red
rose aromas. Beyond that are steady pulses of tobacco, leather and dark cedar. The wine is plush, textured
and rich with a steady firmness that keeps it grounded.”
90 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Antonio Galloni, April 2012
“The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all’Oro emerges from the glass with black cherries,
licorice, smoke, new leather and spices, all supported by firm, powerful tannins. The 2006 has plenty of
focus and length, but the quality of the tannins is rooted in the approach to vinification that was used here
prior to 2007. In other words, the 2006 Poggio all’Oro lacks a measure of finesse. Anticipated maturity:
2014-2026.
Banfi continues to step up their game with the 2007 Brunelli, the first wines made with a new approach to
small-lot vinification that seeks to get the best out of the 47 Sangiovese parcels the estate owns.”
Poggio alle Mura Brunello 2007
“Wonderful nose of dried flowers, orange peel, dark fruits and tanned leather. Full-bodied, with silky
tannins and a subtle fruity finish. Long and racy.”
94 Points – Wine Enthusiast
“Dark, chewy, clean quality of tannin with fresh mouthfeel and persistency. Beautiful fruit intensity with
cherry, blackberry, spice, leather and tobacco. Bold and extracted mouthfeel. Good aging potential.”
“The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura blasts across the palate with a heady array of black
cherries, camphor, licorice and spices. The wine possesses gorgeous depth and inner sweetness in a plush,
inviting style with plenty of early appeal. An explosive finish rounds things out in style. The Poggio alle
Mura was aged in 350-liter barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025.
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Poggio alle Mura Brunello 2007 (continued)
Bruce Sanderson, September 2012
“This lush red is full of sweet plum, cherry, cedar and tea notes, getting support from dense, ripe tannins.
The result is a balanced combination of sweet fruit and spice elements on the prolonged finish.”
ExcelsuS 2007
97 Points – Enthusiast Top 100 – Wine Enthusiast
Monica Larner, October 2011
“The 2007 Excelsus is a gorgeous super Tuscan expression (with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) that
shows quality and superior fruit on all levels. Castello Banfi has really hit a home run with this vintage.
You’ll encounter persuasive aromas of cassis, blackberry, chocolate, tobacco, curry leaf and deep renderings
of exotic spice. The wine’s texture is exceedingly smooth, rich and long lasting.”
James Suckling, October 2010
“A full and very juicy red, with loads of blackberry, toasty oak and intense coffee character.
Very intense. Superb.
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P o g g i o a l l’ O r o D e s c r i p t i o n s h e e t
Poggio all'Oro
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva docg
Single Vineyard - Estate Bottled
Production Area:
Montalcino, Southern Tuscany, Italy.
Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese, estate clonal selection.
Description: Intense ruby red in color, acquiring garnet
reflections with age. A lush bouquet, with black
fruit and spice, complemented by tobacco,
violet, and chocolate notes. On the palate, the
wine is full bodied with a velvety mouthfeel
and well structured with supple tannins and
good acidity. It offers rich flavors of plums and
cherries followed by a long finish with nuances
of berries and spice.
"Poggio all'Oro," translated as "Golden Knoll," is a single vineyard,
820 feet above sea level, particularly noted for its favorable
microclimate, on the southern slopes of Montalcino.
Our Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a culmination of
over two decades of Castello Banfi's pioneering research on the clones
of Sangiovese; with the goal of producing a more outstanding quality
Brunello. The wine is produced only in excellent vintages based on a
meticulous selection of the harvested grapes. Soft pressing of the grapes
is followed by temperature-controlled maceration for 12-14 days.
Released in the 6th year after harvest, the wine is aged for at least five
years, with a minimum of 2 1/2 years in French oak barriques.
A wine of distinguished quality, with long aging potential, that is
a superb accompaniment to red meats, game, and aged cheeses or
perfect for meditative sipping.
UPC
Poggio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
750ml
0 80516 03004 3
Information may change vintage to vintage.
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POGGIO all’Oro 2006
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Castello Banfi - Estate Bottled
Tuscany (Italy)
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Area of Production:
The single “Poggio all’Oro” (golden knoll) vineyard on the
Castello Banfi estate in the southern part of Montalcino.
Soil:
Fine lime topsoil, very calcareous and rocky.
Grape Variety:
100% Sangiovese, estate clonal selection.
Production Technique:
Soft pressing of the grapes is followed by temperature-controlled
maceration for 12-14 days. Released in the 6th year after harvest,
the wine is aged for a minimum of five years including at least 2½
years in French oak barriques.
Characteristics:
Color: Deep ruby red, tending toward garnet.
Bouquet: Black fruit and spice, with hints of tobacco,
violet, and chocolate.
Taste: Full-bodied with a velvety mouthfeel and
well structured with supple tannins and good acidity.
Plum and cherry flavors give way to a long finish.
Alcohol Content: 15%.
Total Acidity: 5.1 g/l.
Winemaker comments: This year was a most favorable vintage for
producing the elegant and powerful single vineyard Poggio all’Oro,
which owes its amazingly seductive character in great part to exceptionally favorable climatic conditions.
Excellent with game, red meats and aged cheeses.
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Poggio alle Mura Description sheet
Poggio alle Mura
Brunello di Montalcino docg
Single Vineyard – Unfiltered
Production Area: Tuscany, Italy.
Grape Variety: Sangiovese 100%.
Description: Deep and intense red color; complex but
immediately captivating with fresh and sweet
flavors of plums, cherries, blackberry jam, and
raspberries. The forward fruit is enveloped with
hints of chocolate, cigar box, vanilla and licorice.
Poggio alle Mura is the historical name of the 12th century fortress
crowning the Banfi vineyard estate. Today the castle has been
christened Castello Banfi.
Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino is produced as a cru, or
single vineyard. The select clones for this wine are nurtured on the
slopes surrounding the castle. Since the mid-1980s Castello Banfi
has undertaken intensive clonal research on the Sangiovese Brunello
clone. Over 650 clones were studied and the isolated 3 optimal
clones are vinified into Poggio alle Mura, resulting in a rich, forward,
superior Brunello.
Poggio alle Mura is aged for 2 years in mostly French oak barriques
and some Slavonian oak casks. It is Castello Banfi’s first unfiltered
wine, capturing a full body and round complexity. The wine is then
aged in the bottle for 2 years for additional refinement.
UPC Poggio alle Mura 1.5L
750ml 0 80516 03315 0
0 80516 03314 3
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POGGIO ALLE MURA 2007
Tuscany (Italy)
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Area of Production:
A cru of select vineyards immediately surrounding the medieval Castello Banfi,
historically known as Poggio alle Mura (the walled hilltop), in the southern part of
Montalcino.
Soil:
Stony, sandy topsoil and calcareous.
Grape Variety:
100% Sangiovese, select Banfi clones.
Fermented in stainless steel with traditional maceration. Aged for a minimum
of four years, including at least 24 months in oak (90% in French barriques
and 10% in Slavonian casks) and 24 months bottle aging before release.
Characteristics:
Color: Deep ruby red, tending toward garnet.
Bouquet: Violets, sweet ripe red fruits and berries, as well as cigar box and
spices.
Taste: Flavors of plums, cherries, blackberry jam and raspberries,
with just a hint of wood. Well-structured with extraordinary
concentration of fruit. Supple tannins and long finish.
Winemaker comments: A cru of our best vineyards planted with our carefully
researched clones of Sangiovese. In 2007, the new micro-winery, dubbed
Horizon, was inaugurated, representing increased attention to detail in both
the vineyard and winery, and an artisanal approach to winemaking.
Ideal with red meat, savory game, and aged cheeses.
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ExcelsuS
Toscana IGT - Estate Bottled
Production Area: Montalcino, Southern Tuscany, Italy.
Grape Varieties: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Description: Intense ruby red with garnet tones. Rich and
ample bouquet, with hints of plum and black
currant. Well-structured with remarkable fruit
concentration and supple tannins.
ExcelsuS, Latin for “eminent,” is produced only in excellent
vintages. The Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are vinified
separately with a maceration of between 8 and 18 days.
Alcoholic fermentation is followed by malolactic fermentation
in barriques in temperature controlled areas. For the first 12-14
months, the varieties age separately in French oak barriques.
They are then blended and aged as a cuvée for an additional 8
to 10 months. Bottle-aging follows for at least 6 months. The
wine is left unfiltered to retain its subtle nuances of plum, black
currant and cedar.
Ideal with red meats and cheese.
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Excelsus 2009
Toscana IGT
Tuscany (Italy)
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Area of Production:
Soil:
Calcareous and stony.
Grape Varieties:
60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Both varietals are vinified separately with a maceration between
8-18 days. Alcoholic fermentation is followed by malolactic
fermentation in temperature controlled locations. For the first
12-14 months, the varieties age separately in French oak
barriques, then they are blended and aged for 8-10 months.
Bottle aging follows for an additional 6 months. Unfiltered.
Characteristics:
Color: Deep red
Bouquet: Complex, with aromas of cassis, ripe fruit, licorice
and tobacco.
Taste: In the mouth, the wine is very powerful, full-bodied
and enveloping. Ideal for long aging.
Winemaker comments: The high temperatures which characterized
this vintage enhanced the particular varietal character of Merlot
and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Ideal with red meats and cheese.
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Super-Premium Tier overview
FEATURES
Benefits
• Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino is the benchmark for style and elegance of
Montalcino’s emblematic varietal.
• Castello Banfi Brunello is the world’s
best-selling and most recognized brand.
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Sangiovese fruit of three decades of research goes into “building a better Brunello.”
Characterized by premier quality and expression of terroir.
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Hand harvesting, managing each vineyard
row by row, vine by vine.
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Additional double selection at the winery
of each bunch as well as individual berries.
Patented fermenters, hybrids of stainless steel
cap/base (for easy clean out, pumping over,
temperature control) with body of French oak
staves (allowing the wine to breath and develop
complexity).
Horizon micro-winery provides increased
attention to detail in both the vineyard and
winery and results in an artisanal approach to
winemaking.
Full and expressive wines with exceptional
length and elegance.
The innovative noble wines of SummuS and
Cum Laude benefit from the great care executed
in the estate’s single vineyards, delivering wines
that express distinct terroir.
Tasting Notes
Brunello di Montalcino: Intense ruby red in color with garnet reflections.
Aromas of violets and vanilla, with hints of licorice. Velvety palate, with tart-cherry
flavors and traces of spice. Well-structured with supple tannins, superb concentration,
and good acidity. Persistent finish.
SummuS: Deep ruby red, with violet reflections. Enticing floral notes, followed
by black fruit and spice. Well-structured, with black cherry, cassis, and vanilla notes.
Cum Laude: Ruby red, intense, and very deep.
Complex, with notes of blackberries, plum jam, cherries, with aromas of licorice,
black olives, and pipe tobacco. Full bodied, dense tannins, round, and soft.
Can benefit from moderate aging, but already very enjoyable upon release.
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Super premium tier RATINGS
Brunello 2007
“Aromas of ripe plums and berries and hints of tar. Full body, with velvety tannins and a lovely texture. Fruit
and coffee character on the palate. Structured. Classy and powerful. Needs two or three years to soften.”
“Opens with a garnet-ruby color with hues of amber on the rim. Oak tones of spice and toasted nut still
need time to integrate. The wine is bright, tonic and slightly astringent with a firm, polished disposition.
Nice fruit tones of currant and cassis. Give it a few more years in the cellar.”
“The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino bursts from the glass with a textured fabric of dark red berries, licorice,
spices, tobacco and leather. Layers of fruit continue to build as the wine blossoms in every direction. Flowers, spices and leather reappear on the silky finish. The Brunello was aged in casks and smaller French oak
barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022.
Bruce Sanderson, September 2012
“A big, chewy style, boasting plum, leather, tobacco and savory beef bouillon flavors. Muscular tannins
offer support, and this finishes with moderate length.”
SummuS 2007
“Summus is a beautiful Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah that opens with a drying, dusty mineral feel followed by loads of plump, ripe fruit. Great care was executed in the clonal selection of Sangiovese and that variety delivers the wine’s distinctive territoriality.”
James Suckling, October 2010
“Herbs, currant and berries come through beautifully on the nose and palate, with a full body, yet fine
and pretty tannins hold it all in. Very attractive and refined.”
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Super premium tier RATINGS
Cum Laude 2009
“This blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah shows a decadently soft side thanks to its aromas of black
cherry, tobacco, chocolate and subtle spice. It delivers density and substance on the finish and would pair
with pasta and creamy porcini sauce.”
Bruce Sanderson, 2012
“This starts out round and supple, picking up dusty tannins as the plum and black cherry flavors develop
on the palate. Finishes firm.
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B r u n e l lo d i M o n ta lc i n o d e s c r i p t i o n s h e e t
Estate Bottled
Production Area:
Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese, select clones.
Description: Intense ruby red in color with garnet reflections.
Aromas of violets and vanilla, with hints of
licorice. Velvety palate, with tart-cherry flavors
and traces of spice. Well structured with supple
tannins, superb concentration, and good acidity.
Persistent finish.
Brunello di Montalcino was Italy’s first wine to be accorded
DOCG status, a testament to its aristocracy, balance and fabulous
proclivity for aging.
Our Banfi Brunello di Montalcino is a culmination of over two
decades of Castello Banfi’s pioneering research on the clones of
Sangiovese; with the goal of producing a more outstanding quality
Brunello. A meticulous grape selection is followed by vinification
with skin contact for 10-12 days. Released in the 5th year after
harvest, the wine is aged for a minimum of 4 years, including 2
years in oak barrels of various sizes, mainly French oak barriques,
and partly in Slavonian oak casks.
Perfect with red meats, wild game and aged cheeses.
UPC Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 750ml 0 80516 04424 8
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007
Tuscany (Italy)
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Area of Production:
Estate vineyards on the southern hills of Montalcino.
Soil:
Stony, calcareous and well-structured.
Altitude: 720 feet above sea level.
Grape Variety:
100% Sangiovese, select clones.
A meticulous grape selection is followed by vinification with skin contact
for 10-12 days. Released in the 5th year after harvest, the wine is aged
for a minimum of 4 years, including 2 years in oak barrels of various sizes,
mainly French oak barriques and partly in Slavonian oak casks.
Characteristics:
Color: Intense ruby red with garnet reflections.
Bouquet: Ethereal, violet, vanilla with hints of licorice.
Taste: Full, soft, velvety, with traces of spice.
Winemaker comments: A unique vintage for Castello Banfi. In 2007, the
new micro-winery, dubbed Horizon, was inaugurated. Horizon represents
an increased attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery, including
the results of our clonal research on the Sangiovese vine, artisan vineyard
management, hand harvesting, berry selection, and separate vinification of
each Brunello vineyard on our estate.
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008
Tuscany (Italy)
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Area of Production:
Soil:
Altitude: 720 feet above sea level.
Grape Variety:
A meticulous grape selection is followed by vinification with
skin contact for 10-12 days. Released in the 5th year after
harvest, the wine is aged for a minimum of 4 years, including
2 years in oak barrels of various sizes, mainly French oak barriques and partly in Slavonian oak casks.
Characteristics:
Color: Beautiful ruby red.
Bouquet: Complex, with aromas of plum and ripe cherry that
with short aeration, yield to hints of coffee, licorice and tobacco.
Taste: Structure is full with tannins well-integrated and
supported by lively acidity that gives freshness and length.
Alcohol Content: 14.32%.
Winemaker comments: Very good vintage in which cool temperatures throughout the ripening period, yielded aromatic
elegance and vibrant acidity.
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S u mm u S d e s c r i p t i o n s h e e t
SummuS
Production Area:
Grape Varieties:Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah.
Description: Deep ruby red, with violet reflections.
Enticing floral notes, followed by black
fruit and spice. Well-structured, with black
cherry, cassis, and vanilla notes.
SummuS, Latin for “highest,” is a wine of towering elegance. The
fruit and structure of the Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon are
enhanced by the elegance and bouquet of the Syrah. The three
varieties are vinified separately. After alcoholic fermentation, the
individual wines are transferred to French oak barriques and aged
separately for 12-14 months. They are then blended and aged in
wood for an additional 10-12 months. Bottle-aging follows for at
least 6 months.
Marries well with red meats, stews, hearty pasta dishes, and cheese.
UPC Castello Banfi SummuS
750ml
3L
5L 0 80516 03214 6
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Summus 2009
Toscana IGT
Tuscany (Italy)
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Area of Production:
Soil:
Stony, calcareous, well-structured and drained.
Grape Variety:
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah and 25% Sangiovese.
The 3 varieties are vinified separately. After alcoholic fermentation, the individual wines are transferred to French oak barriques
and aged separately for 12-14 months. They are then blended and
aged in wood for 10-12 months. Bottle aging follows for 6 months.
Characteristics:
Color: Intense and deep red.
Bouquet: Conveys sweet and fruity aromas of cherriees and plums,
well-integrated with notes of vanilla and licorice.
Taste: Very elegant and balance with a beautiful structure,
supported by muscular and persuasive tannins. Lingering flavors
fill the palate. Perfect for long aging.
Winemaker comments: Great vintage for SummuS, endowing
particular elegance.
Marries well with red meat, stews, hearty pasta dishes, and cheese.
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C u m L au d e d e s c r i p t i o n s h e e t
Cum Laude
Production Area:
Grape Varieties:Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese,
and Syrah.
Description:Ruby red, intense, and very deep. Complex, with
notes of blackberries, plum jam, cherries, with
aromas of licorice, black olives, and pipe tobacco.
Full bodied, dense tannins, round, and soft. Can
benefit from moderate aging, but already very
enjoyable upon release.
Cum Laude, Latin for “with honors,” combines Montalcino’s historic
Sangiovese Brunello clone with international grape varieties of
Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah. Each variety is vinified separately and
aged 6-8 months to enhance its unique characteristics. The cuvée
is then made and aged an additional 6-8 months. It is unfiltered to
preserve its unique character. At least 6 months of bottle rest follows.
Cum Laude flanks two other Castello Banfi proprietary cuvées bearing
Latin names, SummuS “the highest,” (Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
and Syrah), and Excelsus, meaning “eminent,” (Cabernet Sauvignon
and Merlot).
A perfect match for rustic bean soups, grilled meats, and aged cheeses.
UPC Castello Banfi Cum Laude
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Cum Laude 2009
Toscana IGT
Tuscany (Italy)
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Area of Production:
Soil:
Stony and calcareous.
Grape Varieties:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, and Syrah.
Each grape is individually vinified and aged for 6-8 months
in French oak barriques. Then the cuvée is made and aged
for an additional 6-8 months. At least 6 months of bottle-rest
follows. Unfiltered to preserve its unique character.
Characteristics:
Color: Ruby red, intense and very deep.
Bouquet: Full bouquet, with aromas of blackberries
and plums, complemented by licorice, black olives,
and pipe-tobacco notes.
Taste: Full-bodied, with supple tannins.
Winemaker comments: Great vintage for major red wines, one of
the most important of the last years.
Perfect with bean soups, grilled meat and aged cheese.
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Premium Tier overview
FEATURES
Benefits
• Rosso di Montalcino is also known as Brunello’s
younger sibling, and is a super-classic of
Montalcino and Banfi.
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BelnerO was crafted to reflect Castello Banfi’s three decades of Sangiovese clonal research and upholds the winery’s respect for tradition and passion for innovation.
• Wines that are characterized by premier quality and expression of terroir.
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Patented fermenters, hybrids of stainless steel cap/base (for easy clean out, pumping over,
temperature control) with body of French oak staves (allowing the wine to breath and develop complexity).
Rosso di Montalcino is a wine able to match the elegance and solidity of its elder counterpart with a freshness and directness that make it one of the most versatile wines within the portfolio.
• The single-vineyard, estate-owned San Angelo Pinot Grigio is truly unique because it is the only estate-grownTuscan Pinot Grigio.
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Fontanelle, estate-bottled Chardonnay is an
aristocratic favorite, thanks to the microclimate of our Montalcino vineyards and to the aging
in barrique.
• Approachable price-points make our premium
tier more accessible to consumers wanting to
experience Castello Banfi wines.
• The Tuscan sun gives San Angelo Pinot Grigio its unique lush fruit flavors and body compared to cooler climate northern counterparts.
Tasting Notes
BelnerO: Deep and intense mauve red color. Gentle aromas of vanilla, tobacco
and coffee, with hints of cherry jam and prunes. Harmonious with soft, well-balanced tannins. Persistent finish and a great potential for aging.
Rosso di Montalcino: Intense ruby red in color with violet reflections.
Fresh bouquet with typical varietal characteristics of violet, cherry, and plum.
Full and elegant in taste, with a surprisingly long finish.
Fontanelle: Deep yellow-straw color with gold hues. Intense and fruit forward aromas
with spicy notes of vanilla. Soft and dry taste with hints of apple, peach, and apricot surrounded by light vanilla.
San Angelo: Pale yellow-straw in color. Fresh, fruit-forward bouquet with notes
of pear, peach, anise, and honey. Fruity and crisp, very refreshing.
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premium tier ratings
BelnerO 2009
Bruce Sanderson, October 2012
“A pure black currant flavor marks this racy red, whose supple texture and refined structure complete the
package. Black cherry, herb and spice notes play supporting roles as this persists on the lingering finish.”
Rosso di Montalcino 2010
“The 2010 Rosso di Montalcino flows across the palate with layers of lush, expressive fruit. The wine’s
minerality comes through on the mid-palate and finish. I very much like the combination of rich fruit
and freshness in this lush, textured Rosso. Banfi aged the Rosso in a combination of French oak barrels
and casks.”
Fontanelle 2011
“Castello Banfi in Tuscany does a great job with Chardonnay, as evidenced by this wine. It’s rich and soft,
with bright aromas of peach, citrus, vanilla and savory herb. A pinch of acidity on the finish works
beautifully as well.”
San Angelo 2011
“Pinot Grigio enthusiasts will love this citrusy expression from Tuscany. There’s just enough warm-climate
ripeness here to give the wine a full, creamy feel on the finish, yet the bouquet is all about freshness; notes
of lemon-lime, melon and white peach are prominent. ”
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BelnerO description sheet
BelnerO
Toscana IGT-Estate Bottled
Production Area:
Grape Varieties:Predominantly Sangiovese with small
percentage of noble French varietals.
Description:Deep and intense mauve red color. Gentle
aromas of vanilla, tobacco and coffee, with
hints of cherry jam and prunes. Harmonious with soft, well-balanced tannins. Persistent finish and great potential for aging.
A refined cuvée of noble red grapes perfected by our pioneering clonal
research. This dark beauty, BelnerO, is produced at our innovative
winery, chosen 11 consecutive years as Italy’s Premier Vineyard Estate.
Fermented in our patented temperature controlled French oak and
aged approximately 14 additional months in custom-made 350 liter
French oak barrels. Unfiltered. Nitrogen bottled to allow the wine to
retain its youthful character thus minimizing the use of sulfites.
UPC
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BELNERO 2009
Toscana IGT
Castello Banfi – Estate Bottled
Tuscany (Italy)
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Area of Production:
Soil:
Grape Varieties:
Predominantly Sangiovese with small percentage
of noble French varietals.
Fermented in patented temperature controlled French oak and aged
approximately 14 additional months. Unfiltered. Nitrogen bottled to allow
the wine to retain its youthful character thus minimizing the use of sulfites.
Characteristics:
Color: Deep and intense mauve red.
Bouquet: Gentle aromas of vanilla, tobacco and coffee, with hints
of cherry jam and prunes.
Taste: Harmonious with soft, well-balanced tannins. Persistent finish
and a great potential for aging.
Winemaker comments: Mild temperatures and the wide variation between
daytime and nighttime temperatures, in addition to good water availabilty,
all contributed favorably, especially for late-ripening varieties such as
Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, giving us outstanding quality with
extraordinary elegance.
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BELNERO 2010
Toscana IGT
Castello Banfi – Estate Bottled
Tuscany (Italy)
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Area of Production:
Soil:
Grape Varieties:
Predominantly Sangiovese with small percentage
of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Fermented in patented temperature controlled French oak
and aged approximately 14 additional months. Unfiltered.
Nitrogen bottled to allow the wine to retain its youthful
character thus minimizing the use of sulfites.
Characteristics:
Color: Deep red with shades of mauve.
Bouquet: Intense, with hints of ripe fruit, recalling plum
and blackberry jam, balanced perfectly with notes of
vanilla, tobacco and mocha.
Taste: Powerful structure, full and round, with soft and
elegant tannins that add dimension and duration. Very
persistant in the finish. Enourmous potential for aging.
Winemaker comments: Thanks to cool tempperatures in
August, the fruit achieved elegant aromas.
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R o s s o d i M o n ta lc i n o d e s c r i p t i o n s h e e t
Rosso di Montalcino
doc - Estate Bottled
Production Area:
Grape Varieties:
Description:
Intense ruby red in color with violet reflections.
Fresh bouquet with typical varietal characteristics
of violet, cherry, and plum. Full and elegant in
taste, with a surprisingly long finish.
Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino might be considered Brunello’s
younger sibling. Made from 100% select Sangiovese clones, Rosso di
Montalcino offers rich, forward fruit flavors in a well-structured wine
with supple tannins and good acidity for dining.
Aged for 12 months in French oak, partially in barriques and partially in
large casks. An additional 6 months of bottle aging is done before release.
An ideal match with pasta, poultry, beef, and cheese.
UPC
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Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2010
Tuscany (Italy)
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Area of Production:
Estate vineyards in the southern part of Montalcino.
Soil:
Calcareous and well-structured.
Grape Varieties:
Maceration for 7-10 days. Aged 10-12 months, partially
in French oak barriques and partially in large Slavonian
oak barrels. Additional 6 months of bottle aging.
Characteristics:
Color: Intense ruby red with violet reflections.
Bouquet: Intense, fresh, and fruity with typical
varietal characteristics of violet, cherry, and plum.
Taste: Gentle, full and soft, with surprising length.
Winemaker comments: The outstanding seasonal weather
pattern in September and October, with warm temperatures
and little rainfall, gave us a great harvest, particularly for
Sangiovese.
Ideal with wild game and aged cheeses.
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F o n ta n e l l e d e s c r i p t i o n s h e e t
Fontanelle
Production Area:
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay.
Description: Deep yellow-straw color with gold hues.
Intense and fruit forward aromas with
spicy notes of vanilla. Soft and dry taste
with hints of apple, peach, and apricot
surrounded by light vanilla.
Whole grape bunches are chilled to 47-50˚F prior to pressing
and destemming. The free-run juice is separated and clarified.
The clear must is racked into 75% barriques, 25% into stainless
steel and yeast is added to start fermentation. The wine is aged
on the lees in barriques for 5-6 months, with weekly stirring.
It is then bottled and aged for an additional 8 to 10 months.
Perfect with white meats, grilled fish, and pasta.
UPC Castello Banfi Fontanelle
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Fontanelle 2011
Toscana IGT
Tuscany (Italy)
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Area of Production:
Calcareous and well-drained.
100% Chardonnay.
Soil:
Grape Variety:
Whole grape bunches are chilled to 47-50˚F prior to pressing
and destemming. The free-run juice is separated and clarified.
The clear must is then racked, 75% into barriques of French
oak, 25% into stainless steel, and yeast is added to start fermentation. The wine in barrique is aged on the lees for 5-6
months, with weekly stirring; it is then blended with the balance and aged for an additional 8 to 10 months before release.
Characteristics:
Color: Extremely intense straw.
Bouquet: Floral and fruit aromas in harmony, with strong notes
of pear, citrus and a hint of toasted hazelnut.
Taste: Smooth structure, with a pleasant acidity, both upfront
and lasting well into the finish.
Winemaker comments: A vintage that ideally expresses
the optimal richness of chardonnay character.
Perfect with white meat, grilled fish, and pasta.
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S a n A n g e lo d e s c r i p t i o n s h e e t
San Angelo
Toscana igt - Estate Bottled
Production Area:
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio.
Description: Pale yellow-straw in color. Fresh, fruit-forward
bouquet with notes of pear, peach, anise,
and honey.
San Angelo Pinot Grigio is an elegant wine. Lush tropical fruit aromas
and flavors, balanced with crisp citrus notes, reflect its unique Tuscan
character and distinguish San Angelo Pinot Grigio from its northern
counterparts.
Starting with selective grape harvest, the temperature-controlled
fermentation (59-64˚F) of the free-run juice is immediately followed
by storage at a low temperature, which leaves a light and natural
effervescence. The wine is bottled a few months after the harvest,
before the new year ends.
San Angelo Pinot Grigio is a delightful complement to light dishes,
such as grilled vegetables and pasta primavera, as well as a range of
seafood. It also makes a superb aperitif.
UPC
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San Angelo 2011
Toscana IGT
Tuscany (Italy)
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Area of Production:
Estate vineyards in the southern part of Montalcino.
Soil:
Yellowish brown, clay topsoil, slightly calcareous.
Grape Variety:
100% Pinot Grigio.
Selective grape harvest. The temperature-controlled
fermentation (59-64˚F) of the free-run juice is immediately followed by storage at a low temperature, which
leaves a small and natural effervescence. A few months
after the harvest, before the year ends, bottling takes place.
Characteristics:
Color: White-gold.
Bouquet: Fresh bouquet with notes of pear, peach, anise
and honey.
Taste: Fruity and crisp, very refreshing.
Excellent as an aperitif, or accompaniment to light dishes
such as grilled vegetables and pasta primavera, as well as a
range of seafood.
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Summary
Complementary to our winemaking passion, rich Tuscan tradition is captured by equally noble and
prestigious specialty products representing the bountiful harvest of this extraordinary region.
FEATURES
Benefits
• Castello Banfi Grappa is produced with 100% Sangiovese clones, hand-selected and picked
from select estate vineyards.
• Bring the Banfi brand name to the after dinner drink menu; a selection to please every palate.
• Grappa can be consumed straight, chilled or added to espresso (caffe corretto).
• Aqua Vitae is distilled by luscious golden
Moscato grapes on the estate.
• FloruS is one of the classic DOC wines from the acclaimed growing region of Montalcino, Tuscany.
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Castello Banfi Grappa was recognized at the “10th Concorso Nazionale Grappe” judging at VinItaly, where it received the highest honor given, the diploma con Medaglia d’Oro.
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Late Harvest FloruS is a rare masterpiece of fruitiness and balance. Made with grapes that naturally dry on the vine until mid-October
and beyond.
Tasting Notes
Aqua Vitae: Crystal clear in color. Aromas of peach complemented by almond
notes. Slightly unctuous on the palate, with dried fruit flavors and toast notes.
Long smooth finish.
Grappa: Dry and austere with a clean finish.
FloruS: A late harvest dessert wine with a perfect balance of fruit, body and
bouquet. Rich and golden in color. Elegant, harmonious with hints of apricot, honeysuckle, raisins and honey. The taste is unctuous, with dried apricot, raisin
and honey flavors. Subtly sweet. Long finish with nuances of almond and honey.
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FloruS 2010
92 Points – Editors’ Choice – Wine Enthusiast
Bruce Sanderson, December 2012
“This is an epic wine, fit to present the little-known Moscadello di Montalcino dessert wine to foreign
markets. Its ambassadorial qualities include a lively, golden color and sweet notes of honey, rose and marzipan.”
FloruS 2008
Bruce Sanderson, February 2012
“Floral, spicy aromas and flavors mark this moderately sweet white, which is medium-bodied, fresh and
balanced. A touch of grapefruit bitterness marks the finish.”
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Castello Banfi Grappa
Production Area:
Castello Banfi’s Gran Cru estate vineyards in Montalcino, Tuscany.
Grape Varietiy: 100% Sangiovese.
Description: Dry and austere with a clean finish.
As Grappa continues to gain favor with today’s sophisticated consumers,
Castello Banfi Grappa is playing a key role in this spirit’s surging popularity.
Unlike brandy, which is distilled from wine, Grappa is distilled from
the soul of the grape – the solids left behind when the juice of the grape
starts on its journey to becoming wine. After the juice has been extracted
from the grapes, the pomace is distilled by discontinuous steam in
copper patent stills. It is then refined in small oak barriques to yield a
grappa praised for its smoothness and depth.
Clean and delicate, with a richness of character, Castello Banfi
Grappa is a fashionable aperitif, or add some to an expresso for
a perfect caffe corretto.
UPC
Grappa
750ml
0 80516 02014 3
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CASTELLO BANFI
Grappa
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Area of Production:
Castello Banfi’s Gran Cru estate vineyards in
Montalcino, Tuscany.
Soil:
Grape Variety:
100% Sangiovese.
It is produced with the classical double-distillation system.
The pomace maintains the fragrant characteristics of the
grapes from which it originates. The quality of the pomace
and the careful production method give this grappa its
unique character.
Characteristics:
Color: Crystal clear.
Bouquet: Intense and harmonious with a hint of fruit.
Taste: Dry and austere, with a clean finish.
Enjoy simply, on its own, after dinner or add some
to an espresso for a perfect caffe corretto.
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Aqua Vitae
Production Area:
Grape Variety: 100% Moscato grapes.
Description: Crystal clear in color. Aromas of peach
complemented by almond notes.
Slightly unctuous on the palate, with
dried fruit flavors and toast notes.
Long smooth finish.
Aqua Vitae is distilled from fragrant Moscato grapes. The
hand-picked grapes are soft pressed and fermented using select
yeasts and temperature control. This special, discontinuous
distillation under vacuum, at low temperature, yields an
exquisite bouquet of aromas in a delicate balance that gives our
Aqua Vitae its unique character.
While similar to Grappa in appearance, Aqua Vitae is distilled
from whole grapes while Grappa is made from the pressed
skins, stems and seeds.
Enjoy after dinner as a digestive.
UPC Aqua Vitae 750ml 0 80516 03316 7
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Aqua Vitae
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Area of Production:
Soil:
Grape Variety:
100% Moscato.
Aqua Vitae is distilled from fragrant Moscato grapes.
The hand-picked grapes are soft pressed and fermented
using select yeasts and temperature control. This special,
discontinuous distillation under vacuum, at low
temperature gives our Aqua Vitae its unique character.
Characteristics:
Color: Crystal clear.
Bouquet: A delicate balance of aromas, including hints
of peach, almond and blossoms.
Taste: Slightly unctuous on the palate, with dried fruit
flavors and toast notes. Long, smooth finish.
Alcohol Content: 40% or 80 proof.
Enjoy after dinner as a digestive.
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FloruS
Moscadello di Montalcino
Late Harvest doc - Estate Bottled
Production Area:
Grape Variety: 100% Moscadello.
Description:A late harvest dessert wine with a perfect balance
of fruit, body and bouquet. Rich and golden in
color. Elegant, harmonious with hints of apricot,
honeysuckle, raisins and honey. The taste is
unctuous, with dried-apricot, raisin and honey
flavors. Subtly sweet. Long finish with nuance
of almond and honey.
FloruS is one of the classic DOC wines from the acclaimed growing
region of Montalcino, Tuscany. It is a rare masterpiece of fruitiness
and balance. Made with grapes that naturally dry on the vine until
mid-October and beyond. The raisined grapes are crushed and
pressed; the juice is slowly fermented at 59°F for several months until
14-15% alcohol content is reached. A small portion of the wine is
aged for one year in barriques of French oak and then blended with
the balance in stainless steel before bottling and release.
Florus is ideal for dipping biscotti or as an accompaniment to aged
or ripe cheeses, particularly Tuscan Pecorino.
UPC FloruS Moscadello di Montalcino Late Harvest
500ml
0 80516 02095 2
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FLORUS
Moscadello di Montalcino D.O.C.
Late Harvest
Tuscany (Italy)
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Area of Production:
Soil:
Clay topsoil, very calcareous.
Grape Variety:
100% Moscadello.
The grapes remain on the vines late into the season to dry
naturally and concentrate their fruit sugars. Pressing is followed by slow fermentation at low temperatures (59˚F) for
several months until 14-15% alcohol content is reached. A
small portion of the wine is aged for one year in barriques of
French oak and then blended with the balance in stainless
steel before bottling and release.
Characteristics:
Color: Intense, rich-golden.
Bouquet: Elegant, harmonious with hints of apricot, honeysuckle, raisins, and honey.
Taste: Unctuous, with dried-apricot, raisin, and honey flavors.
Subtly sweet. Finishes with nuances of almond and honey.
Total Acidity: 6 g/l.
An extraordinary accompaniment to desserts or savory appetizers.
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