Banfi
Castello Banfi Belnero Toscana 2023
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese |
| Aging | In 350-litre French oak barriques and 60 and 90 hl casks for 12-14 months, followed by an appropriate period of bottle ageing. |
- Identity: Banfi Belnero Toscana IGT 2023, still red wine 0.75 l, 14% vol
- Grape variety: 80% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot
- Vinification: fermentation at 25-30 °C in steel and French oak Horizon vats
- Ageing: 12-14 months in 350 l barriques and 60/90 hl casks, followed by bottle ageing
- Tasting notes: hints of plum and blackberry, vanilla, coffee, tobacco; persistent finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Belnero Toscana is an enveloping red wine by Banfi, the result of a structured blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. This Tuscan red offers the palate a powerful yet smooth structure, supported by well-balanced acidity and enriched with sweet, elegant tannins. Its perfect balance culminates in a long and persistent finish, making it the ideal companion for roast meats, game-based dishes and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the Montalcino area, a prestigious wine-producing region that showcases the estate's high vocation. The wine's complexity derives from the composition of diverse soils: ranging from sandy-clay sediments rich in pebbles, which ensure optimal drainage, to clay and limestone sections capable of retaining precious moisture reserves. This variety of soils results in a wine with a deep red colour and vivid ruby highlights.
How it is produced
The process begins with temperature-controlled fermentation in combined steel and French oak vats. This is followed by 12-14 months of ageing in French oak barriques and casks, concluding with an appropriate period of rest in the bottle. The entire process gives rise to an intense olfactory bouquet, dominated by sweet notes of plum and blackberry jam, harmoniously intertwined with spicy hints of vanilla, coffee aromas and delicate nuances of tobacco.
History and Curiosities
The Belnero Toscana IGT is born in the heart of Montalcino, the result of Banfi's extensive experience, a historic winery founded in 1978. Under the guidance of oenologist Matteo Bagnoli, this outstanding red represents the perfect union between the elegance of Sangiovese and the character of international grape varieties. The estate's vineyards' commitment to excellence has enabled this label to receive prestigious international awards from renowned critics such as James Suckling and Robert Parker. A true masterpiece that celebrates the essence of the terroir.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 | Castello Banfi Belnero Toscana 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Banfi |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Belnero Toscana IGT is born in the heart of Montalcino, the result of Banfi's extensive experience, a historic winery founded in 1978. Under the guidance of oenologist Matteo Bagnoli, this outstanding red represents the perfect union between the elegance of Sangiovese and the character of international grape varieties. The estate's vineyards' commitment to excellence has enabled this label to receive prestigious international awards from renowned critics such as James Suckling and Robert Parker. A true masterpiece that celebrates the essence of the terroir. |
| Origin | Montalcino, Toscana |
| Soil composition | Soil of various types: from sandy-clay sediments with abundant, well-draining pebbles to clay soils of calcareous nature that tend to retain moisture. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon - Alberello Banfi |
| Plants per hectare | 4.200 |
| Yield per hectare | 7,000 kg/hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 25-30 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentation at controlled temperature (25-30 °C) in combined stainless steel and French oak Horizon vats; ageing for 12 4 months in French oak barriques and casks, followed by bottle ageing |
| Wine making | Fermentation at a controlled temperature (25-30 °C) in combined steel and French oak Horizon vats; ageing for 12 4 months in 350-litre French oak barriques and 60 and 90 hl casks, followed by appropriate bottle ageing. |
| Aging | In 350-litre French oak barriques and 60 and 90 hl casks for 12 4 months, followed by an appropriate period of bottle ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |