{"product_id":"castello-banfi-rosso-di-montalcino-2024","title":"Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBanfi's Rosso di Montalcino is a still red wine that expresses the authentic Tuscan character. Made from Sangiovese grapes, it appears in the glass with a bright ruby red colour. On the nose, it offers a \u003cstrong\u003espicy and woodland bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched with notes of blackberry, morello cherry, liquorice and delicate hints of tobacco. On the palate, it reveals a broad and harmonious structure, perfectly balanced by lively acidity and a \u003cstrong\u003evelvety tannic texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tasting concludes with a savoury and persistent finish. It is the ideal companion to enhance the flavours of red meats, game and \u003cstrong\u003emedium-aged cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes grow in estate-owned vineyards set on the \u003cstrong\u003esouthern slopes of Montalcino\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the picturesque hilly area of Siena between the Orcia and Ombrone rivers. The vines sink their roots into \u003cstrong\u003emarine-origin soils\u003c\/strong\u003e dating back to the Pliocene, characterised by a loamy-sandy and calcareous composition with abundant rounded stones. The presence of grey-blue clays allows the soil to retain moisture effectively. This precious ecosystem gives the wine its unmistakable \u003cstrong\u003esavouriness and persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring an aromatic development that is always clear and true to the territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with manual harvesting and careful destemming of the bunches. Vinification takes place at a controlled temperature in \u003cstrong\u003ecombined steel and wood vats\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an average maceration on the skins to ensure optimal extraction of colour and aromatic components. The subsequent malolactic fermentation helps to make the flavour profile softer and more balanced. Ageing continues for twelve months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and is completed with a period of \u003cstrong\u003ebottle maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The entire process is carried out using fully sustainable methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rosso di Montalcino DOC from Castello Banfi expresses the most authentic Tuscan winemaking tradition, born from \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes handpicked on the southern slopes between the Orcia and Ombrone rivers. This refined 2024 vintage, awarded \u003cstrong\u003e94 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, embodies a classic and elegant style, ideal for enhancing convivial moments or as a prestigious gift, also thanks to its suitability for moderate ageing. The \u003cstrong\u003eEqualitas certification\u003c\/strong\u003e guarantees a sustainable and environmentally respectful approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Banfi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913865978027,"sku":"59317","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/castello-banfi-rosso-di-montalcino-2024_59317_1_e48262a4-4a2b-4f3b-88ea-c8f8f9551035.webp?v=1773797118","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-dk\/products\/castello-banfi-rosso-di-montalcino-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}